Credit Analyst, Director - Project Finance (Industrial, Transportation and Project Finance Ratings
About The Position
The Director position in 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 a diverse range of demand-risk and availability-based-pay project finance credits, with team members based in Austin, New York, Chicago, and Toronto. The role calls for intellectual curiosity, the ability to analyze and explain complex topics, strong communication skills, a high-productivity work ethic, and a results-oriented mindset. It is part of a team-oriented and hybrid work environment, with three days per week in the office required. Fitch describes an open, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and employee resource groups. The company offers learning and leadership development, retirement planning and tuition reimbursement, healthcare and wellbeing offerings, parental leave, and paid volunteer days with matched donation funding.
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 between multiple projects as priorities change.
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA, or CFA candidacy is preferred.
- Relevant experience, especially coverage or knowledge of diverse structures across multiple project finance sectors.
- Experience in both project finance and corporate industries.
- Experience focused on credit on the buy-side, sell-side, in a bank credit department, or at another rating agency.
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or CFA.
- A strong record of leadership and the 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 and produce ratings and reports for general publication.
- Maintain a strong external network and profile to build Fitch’s reputation for analytical excellence.
- Participate in evaluating other credits within Corporates and related credit groups.
Benefits
- Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
- Retirement planning programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing offerings.
- Global parental leave plan and family-friendly policies.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Paid volunteer days.
- Matched funding for donations.
- Opportunities to volunteer in the community.
- Depending on position, compensation may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other company-sponsored benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
