Funds Ratings - Director (Dublin)

Location: Dublin, Ireland; hybrid schedule with office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Company

hirify.global is a full-service credit rating agency evaluating and monitoring credit ratings for funds, debt instruments, and other financial vehicles.

What you will do

• Lead new-issuance rating processes by evaluating capital structures, legal protections, collateral quality, cash flows, and manager track records.
• Conduct due diligence with issuers and fund managers to assess investment strategies, risk management, and execution capabilities.
• Prepare rating memoranda and issuance reports, present recommendations to rating committees, and lead ongoing surveillance.
• Build and maintain complex spreadsheets, databases, financial models, and analytical tools for rating and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance specialists on complex multi-asset strategies.
• Represent hirify.global at conferences and investor meetings, contribute to credit research, and supervise and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, or a related field requiring strong analytical skills.
• At least eight years of experience in fund finance, investing, or structured finance.
• Experience with private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and asset-based lending strategies.
• Knowledge of subscription lines, NAV financing, hybrid facilities, rated feeders, liability structures, LTV and advance rates, payment priorities, and structural protections.
• Advanced Excel proficiency is required for building financial models and analyzing asset cash flows and debt repayment under stress scenarios.
• Strong credit analysis, written and verbal communication, relationship management, and team leadership skills.

Nice to have

• CFA qualification or interest in obtaining the CFA.
• Experience assessing the creditworthiness of funds, assets, and counterparties in relation to rating methodologies.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule with three required office days per week.
• Competitive benefits and paid time off.
• Pension plan.
• Financial assistance for educational and professional development.
• Employee referral bonus program.