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Managing Director, U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream - Chicago

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This job is with Fitch Group, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Fitch Ratings’ U.S. & Canada Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance (CIPF) Rating team is currently seeking a Managing Director to lead the Corporates Utilities team in our New York, Chicago or Toronto office.

The role will report to the Head of U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream team within the CIPF group. The role entails managing a team of 25 analysts covering more than 150 public and private debt issuers, including investment-grade and speculative-grade rated companies.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has created value for global markets through rigorous analysis and deep expertise, resulting 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 operating in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you’ll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you’ll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/

The Ideal Candidate

Has experience leading effective and highly functional teams;

Has demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts;

Has a professional background in corporate credit, including well-developed financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills;

Understands the functioning of the debt capital markets;

Has a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and/or Utilities sector.

What We Offer

An opportunity to lead a sector team at a global credit rating agency;

An opportunity to manage, train and mentor junior analysts;

A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.

What We'll Count On You To

Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of 25 analysts covering more than 150 public and private debt issuers, including investment-grade and speculative-grade rated companies;

Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria and methodologies;

Articulate Fitch’s credit views and sector outlook in meetings, conference calls, and industry roundtables, and in written research, in an engaging and dynamic manner;

Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing work environment in the Utilities team, and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada CIPF rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals;

Be a highly visible presence for external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, institutional investors, buyside and sell-side analysts, and the media;

Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies.

What You Need To Have

15+ years relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role;

Experience managing people and teams;

A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a life-long learning mindset;

A demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

CFA preferred;

Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;

Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

Why Choose Fitch

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required

A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity

Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals

Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing

Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively

Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe

Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement 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.

FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $270,000 and $310,000 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.

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