Senior Director, Energy & Power – Toronto

Fitch Ratings’ Energy and Power, 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 Energy and Power, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group for North America.

What We Offer:

• A senior credit analyst with 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in the infrastructure sector.
• The primary responsibilities will be to focus on the analysis, execution and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions, particularly those related to energy and power 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.
• Experienced and collaborative team and opportunity to learn about the 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.
• Evaluate innovative credit structures and participate in global criteria development.
• Identify relevant trends, assess their credit impact and highlight these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
• Gather and analyze 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.
• Develop and grow strong relationships with other analytical groups at Fitch.
• Mentor junior members of the Energy and Power Infrastructure team.

What You Need to Have:

• 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in energy and power infrastructure including 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.