Associate Director - U.S. Esoterics and Latin America

About the role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team: Our team specializes in analyzing complex, non-traditional asset classes including Latin America Cross-Border securitizations, solar ABS, triple net lease properties, data centers, time-share, and whole business securitizations in U.S . Following a recent reorganization that expanded our scope from U.S. esoteric markets to include Latin America , we foster a collaborative environment where analytical excellence meets innovative problem-solving, supporting the growth of structured finance markets globally. Our team values strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and leverages emerging technologies including AI and automation tools to enhance analytical efficiency and accuracy in line with industry best practices. The Impact: As an Associate Director, you will drive the end-to-end rating process for complex securitizations in Latin America and esoteric ABS transactions in the US, directly influencing capital market decisions and investor confidence. This role blends research and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, client-facing interactions, and project management. Your analytical expertise will shape rating outcomes through comprehensive cash flow modeling, credit assessment, and structural analysis under various economic scenarios. The Associate Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees and interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters. Furthermore, you will play an important role in improving our analytical tools and streamlining our processes by drawing on computer and data science skills, including implementation of AI-driven analytical enhancements and automation solutions that align with current market standards.