Director, Corporate Credit - Utilities - Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - CHI

Director, Corporate Credit - Utilities - Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - Chicago

Fitch's North American Corporates Group is seeking Director for coverage of the Utilities and Midstream sector, either in our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

What We Offer: An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency. A team-oriented work environment. Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.

We'll Count on You To: Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Utilities and Midstream sectors; Develop and maintaining comprehensive financial models; Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams; Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees; Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports; Write timely and effective research on topical issues Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups. Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc. Mentor junior members of the Utilities & Midstream sector. The role may include managerial responsibilities.

What You Need to Have: Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus; CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred; 5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Utilities and Midstream sectors a plus; Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus; Expertise in Excel and Word; Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change; Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out: Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Utilities and Midstream industries; Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills; Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets; A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.

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 Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.