US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Utilities & Midstream - New York

Fitch Group•New York, NY

65d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch's ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support. With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey. US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Utilities & Midstream Fitch's North American Corporates Group is seeking Senior Director for coverage of the Utilities and Midstream sector, either in our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset. What We Offer: An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency. A team-oriented work environment. Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred
5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Utilities and Midstream sectors a plus
Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus
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.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Utilities and Midstream industries
Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills
Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets
A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Utilities and Midstream sectors
Develop and maintaining comprehensive financial models
Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams
Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees
Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports
Write timely and effective research on topical issues
Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc.
Mentor junior members of the Utilities & Midstream sector.
The role may include managerial responsibilities.