Fitch Ratings
Managing Director, U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream - New York
Fitch Ratings, New York, New York, us, 10261
Managing Director, U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream - New York
Fitch Ratings’ U.S. & Canada Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance (CIPF) Rating team is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Corporates Utilities team in our New York, Chicago or Toronto office. The role reports to the Head of U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream within CIPF and 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 provides credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch is part of Fitch Group, with dual headquarters in London and New York, and is owned by Hearst. Fitch Ratings values professional growth through rigorous analysis and collaboration across locations.
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 platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.
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, as well as in written research;
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;
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 Fitch
Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including parental leave
Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative, diverse workplace with Employee Resource Groups
Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched charitable donations
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, employees must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose holdings prior to employment if applicable. 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 are determined on an individualized basis. Base pay may be complemented by bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits.
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As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings provides credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch is part of Fitch Group, with dual headquarters in London and New York, and is owned by Hearst. Fitch Ratings values professional growth through rigorous analysis and collaboration across locations.
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 platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.
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, as well as in written research;
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;
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 Fitch
Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including parental leave
Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative, diverse workplace with Employee Resource Groups
Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched charitable donations
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, employees must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose holdings prior to employment if applicable. 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 are determined on an individualized basis. Base pay may be complemented by bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits.
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