Credit Analyst, Director - Project Finance (Industrial, Transportation and Project Finance Ratings
About The Position
The Director position within Fitch Ratings’ Industrials, Transportation, and Project Finance Ratings Group leads analysis of multi-sector project finance transactions, including transportation, social infrastructure, and ports. The group covers demand-risk and availability-based-pay project finance credits. The role is based in the Austin, New York, Chicago, or Toronto office, with three days per week in the office under Fitch’s hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will bring intellectual curiosity and the ability to analyze and explain complex topics. Fitch emphasizes a team-oriented environment, clear communication, productivity, and a results-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include evaluating project finance credits and related corporate credits, maintaining financial models, engaging with industry participants, and producing analysis and materials for credit rating committees and public reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in capital markets and/or a credit analysis role.
- Expertise in Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to analyze and explain analytically complex topics.
- High-productivity work ethic and results-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA, or CFA candidacy.
- Relevant experience, especially coverage or knowledge of diverse structures across multiple project finance sectors.
- Experience in both project finance and corporate industries.
- Experience focusing on credit on the buy-side, sell-side, within a bank credit department, or at another rating agency.
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or CFA.
- Strong leadership pattern and ability to proactively and successfully interact with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead analysis of transportation-related transactions and assess quantitative and qualitative factors affecting the credit quality of multi-sector project finance credits.
- Maintain comprehensive financial models.
- Lead meetings with project finance industry management teams, project sponsors, investment bankers, and financial advisors.
- Prepare presentations for internal credit rating committees.
- Produce ratings and reports for general publication.
- Maintain a strong external network and profile to build Fitch’s reputation for analytical excellence.
- Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates and related credit groups.
Benefits
- Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
- Retirement planning programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
- Global parental leave plan and other family-friendly policies.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Paid volunteer days.
- Matched funding for donations.
- Opportunities to volunteer in the community.
- Potential commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives, depending on position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
