BRM is currently seeking a Director or Senior Director based out of our Dubai office.The role of the Director/Senior Director within the Middle East and Turkey Business & Relationship Management (BRM) team is to:

• Develop Fitch's Corporate and Infrastructure ratings portfolio within the Middle East and Turkey, with a specific focus on originating new business, retention management, and executing strategies to support long-term sustainable growth.
• Represent Fitch Ratings as ambassador of the brand through various sponsored events, public engagements, and at C-suite level with a focus on service excellence.
• Identify and cultivate up to mandate engagement any cross-business development opportunities for other sectors, notably Public Sector GRE's and other Fitch Group products, including 'Sustainable Fitch'.

The building out of Fitch's profile, market engagement, revenue and mandate development will be quantified by a broad range of metrics. The BRM department has a global presence including in Dubai. The role will be based within the Middle East and Turkey BRM Department.What We Offer:

• Great development opportunity
• High visibility
• An amazing team

We'll Count on You To:Reporting to the Senior Director covering Corporates and Global Infrastructure for the Middle East and Turkey and working closely with our colleagues across the EMEA BRM team, the successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the most influential CFOs, Treasurers, Finance Managers, Bankers, Advisors and Legal Counsels within the Middle East and Turkey focused on the corporate and infrastructure sector.The main objectives are to identify new business opportunities to expand the use of Fitch's credit rating services and originate new rating mandates; coordinate virtual and in-person events with market participants including webinars, podcasts, panel discussions, and roundtables; coordinating outreach with BRM seniors; working with Analytical staff, Investor Development teams and Marketing; and supporting new and ongoing Fitch initiatives across new asset classes.

• Create a coordinated outreach plan in partnership with EMEA BRM seniors and internal stakeholders, to secure new business and retain existing relationships.
• Deepen Fitch's access at the C-suite level showcasing the brand and developing a broad network of senior relationships with market participants.
• Build coherent and centralized data reporting standards for supporting financial optimization and internal operational efficiency.

What You Need to Have:

• At least 10 years of financial services/investment banking experience in international fixed income capital markets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal & written in English.
• Experience with CRM systems (i.e., Salesforce) and report generation and Excel downloads.
• Ability to work independently within a strategic framework, with supervision and guidance from senior team members.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• High-energy, team-player who can work well both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong understanding of debt capital markets, staying abreast of credit issues.
• Arabic and Turkish language skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of the GCC/Turkey business environment.

Why Fitch?At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.For more information please visit our websites:| |Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.#li-ac1#li-hybrid

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