Senior Director, Industrials & Transportation – Toronto

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enable our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Fitch Ratings’ Industrials & Transportation Group is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. This role will report into the Team Head of Industrials or Transportation for North America.

What We Offer

• Seeking a senior credit analyst with 10+ years of solid corporate credit rating experience in the industrials and transportation sectors.
• Focus on the analysis, execution, and rating of I&T transactions in the US and Canada.
• Opportunity to take a leadership role analyzing some cutting-edge transactions.
• Be part of a growing credit team in the ever-evolving infrastructure space.
• Experienced and collaborative team and opportunity to learn about the wider infrastructure space.

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 I&T team.

What You Need To Have

• 10+ years of solid North American corporate related experience in I&T including development of credit or underwriting approach.
• Proven credit skills gained in a bank credit department, a rating agency, buy side credit department, etc.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Employee management experience.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Rating agency experience.
• A deep understanding of and a keen interest in I&T related industries.
• 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.