VP - Senior Analyst: Structured Finance - ARC Ratings

We are looking for an experienced individual, VP-Senior Analyst, who will become one of the key analytical leaders in ARC’s Structured Finance Ratings unit in London reporting into the Co – Heads of Structured Finance. The role is ideally suited for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the prospect of future career progression in a rapidly growing company.

If you are looking for a position in a highly dynamic, fast paced and ambitious organisation, then ARC Ratings is the place for you.

COMPANY

ARC Ratings is a global credit rating agency providing risk solutions for business requirements. ARC Ratings is recognised as an External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) by the European Banking Authority, similar to other global participants in the credit rating market. In addition, our UK and European businesses are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) respectively.

ARC Ratings is headquartered in London with its main EU office in Lisbon, as well as additional staff strategically placed in European and African locations, such as Milan, Barcelona, Vilnius, Madrid and Johannesburg. Staffed by a combination of seasoned credit rating professionals, senior structured finance bankers and governed by an experienced Board of Directors, ARC Ratings’ strategy is to drive change in the credit rating industry, providing honest, reliable ratings that Issuers and Investors trust.

ABOUT THE JOB

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the analysis of Structured Finance ratings and assessments on a diversified portfolio of asset classes. This includes: issuer meetings, preparing committee papers, preparing and reviewing press releases and written research reports;
• Lead in communication of rating discussions and rationale to market participants, including investment bankers, lawyers, rating advisors, and originator’s/issuer’s senior management;
• Represent ARC in stakeholder meetings and conferences;
• Lead discussions during rating committees, involving recommendations for Structured Finance ratings, and communicate ARC's credit opinions externally for new Structured Finance ratings as well as the reviews of existing ratings;
• Work with ARC’s Sector Heads and Head of Methodologies in reviewing and developing methodologies in Structured Finance;
• Initiate and/or write ad-hoc sector commentaries and topical research and contribute to publishing research pieces on ARC's website;
• Attend meetings with clients and bankers to communicate ratings and their rationale to senior executives;
• Help develop and grow ARC Ratings’ Structured Finance unit by participating in management discussions, along with mentoring and developing other analysts in Structured Finance;

Qualifications:

• Academic degree (BSc/MSc/MBA or equivalent) in finance, maths, engineering, law or other related field. Advanced degree/CFA beneficial.
• Multiple years (c.7+) of relevant experience in Structured Finance.
• Substantial knowledge of securitisation asset classes critical.
• Credit analysis experience and knowledge of structured finance in various emerging markets beneficial.
• Possess credibility and gravitas to work effectively as a member of leadership team with the resilience to provide insight and challenge at Executive level.
• Strong organisational & presentation skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills; additional language skills beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to travel across EMEA/UK on a regular basis as required.

Role location: London – We are open to all applications within UK.

This position has the potential to be a hybrid role.

Please send C.V.s and cover email to: recruitment@arcratings.com.