Credit Analyst, Senior Director, Power & Energy, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group

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Credit Analyst, Senior Director, Power & Energy, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group

Requisition ID: 49982

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Sep 5, 2026

Senior Director, Power and Energy, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group

Fitch Ratings’ Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

This role will report into the Head of Power in the Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group for North America.

What We Offer:

Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior credit analyst with 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in the infrastructure sector. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to focus on the analysis, execution and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions, in particular those related to renewable generation, thermal power and energy infrastructure assets in the US and Canada.

• The ability to shape the strategic course for the infrastructure team.
• Opportunity to take a leadership role analyzing some cutting-edge transactions.
• Be part of a growing credit team in the ever-evolving infrastructure space.
• A sector that is seeing significant investments resulting in a diversity of new and interesting credits on which to provide independent evaluations.
• Experienced and collaborative team and opportunity to learn about wider infrastructure space.
• Open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Work on leading ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing North American transactions.
• Evaluating innovative credit structures and participating in global criteria development.
• Identifying relevant trends, assessing their credit impact and highlighting these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
• Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
• Maintain a strong external network and profile that continues to build Fitch's reputation for analytical excellence by representing Fitch in a compelling and persuasive manner at industry conferences, webinars, issuer meetings/site visits and through media communication.
• Develop and grow strong relationships with the other analytical groups at Fitch to ensure analytical consistency and efficient execution of transactions that involve multiple groups.
• Mentor junior members of the Power Infrastructure team.

What You Need to Have:

• 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in power and energy infrastructureincluding development of credit or underwriting approach.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills gained in a bank credit department, a rating agency, buy side credit department, etc.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
• An open mind to think expansively about the opportunity and risk in the evolving infrastructure landscape.
• Excellent modelling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and to ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required.
• Employee management experience.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Rating agency experience.
• Ratings advisory work.
• A deep understanding of and a keen interest in infrastructure and project finance.
• A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
• Experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
• A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.
• CFA.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred.

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 |

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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.

FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $190,000 and $225,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.