Public Finance, Director - Toronto

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director based out of our Toronto office. The International Public Finance Group (IPF) within Fitch Ratings is responsible for assigning and maintaining international credit ratings on public entities and their debt issues. The group currently maintains more than 400 public ratings (and a number of private ratings) on local and regional governments, government-related and not-for-profit entities in Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The group consists of approximately 50 analysts based in 17 offices globally, including 8 offices in Europe and 4 in Latin America. Toronto is Fitch’s fourth largest and fast-growing office globally, with a Fitch staff of about 300 including 125 Fitch Ratings analysts. The successful candidate will have strong current experience in economics, policy, accounting and financial analysis, preferably in public finance or government finance. The role will focus on credit analysis for Canadian local and regional governments, government-related and not-for-profit entities. Canada is a strategic growth priority for Fitch, with the candidate expected to support the expansion of Fitch’s presence there. Opportunities for analytical coverage assignments for entities in Europe and Latin America are also likely. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable actively engaging with analysts in other groups, including sovereigns, project finance, corporates, financial institutions and others on credit-relevant topics.How You’ll Make an Impact: Monitoring a portfolio of issuer ratings, preparing rating committee documentation and discussing credit in management meetings, rating committees and market participants.Writing and publishing comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers.Preparing for and participating in management meetings with the senior fiscal leadership of rated entities.Participating in credit rating committees for local and regional governments and public entities in both your own region and other countries.Publishing sector-specific research and insightful commentaries.Responding to external queries from investors, bankers and other fixed income market participants and the media together with more senior analysts.Always complying with Fitch policies and procedures and with external regulators’ requirements for credit rating agencies.Traveling when necessary for meetings, conferences and other activities.Other duties as required.You May be a Good Fit if:You are comfortable working independently in an international environment.You can participate in or lead team projects on research, ratings or operational matters to meet near-term deadlines and annual goals.You manage multiple assignments simultaneously.You are able to sustain a moderate degree of travel, mostly domestically.You have the ability to assess situations and support your assessment with excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.You have proficient knowledge of standard business and database software.What Would Make You Stand Out: Interest and experience in both the finance and policy worlds, including familiarity with economic data, tax policy, budgetary and financial reports, governmental organization, interest rates, debt markets and accounting. Fluency in both English and French, both verbal and written, is highly desirable. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or other languages beneficial.Advanced education in Finance, Economics, Political Science, Policy and/or Data ScienceWhy Choose Fitch: Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and locationA Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunityInvesting in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goalsPromoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeingSupportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectivelyInclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globeDedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your communityFitch 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 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-RK1 #LI-HYBRID