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

• Seeking a senior credit analyst with 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in the infrastructure sector.
• 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.
• Opportunity to take a leadership role analyzing cutting-edge transactions.
• Be part of a growing credit team in the evolving infrastructure space.
• Open culture where employees can 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 producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
• Maintain a strong external network and profile that builds 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.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent modelling skills and familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex structures and ask probing questions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Employee management experience.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Rating agency experience.
• A deep understanding of and keen interest in infrastructure and project finance.
• Experience in interpreting complex legal documents.
• A strong pattern of leadership and ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• CFA or Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, our global perspectives differentiate us. Our diverse culture encourages a free exchange of ideas, ensuring your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact. 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 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.