Credit Analyst, Senior Director, Utilities & Midstream - Chicago

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

1d • $175,000 - $250,000

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. U.S. Corporates – Credit Analyst, Senior Director – Utilities & Midstream Role Overview: Fitch Ratings' U.S. and Canada Corporates Rating group is looking for a Senior Director to join our Utilities & Midstream team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating corporate debt issuers while contributing to Fitch’s reputation for timely and insightful research that informs debt capital market decisions. This role entails managing a team of 2-3 analysts and also serving as a primary analyst in the U.S. and Canadian utilities and power sectors. Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent management, leadership, team development and communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset. The Ideal Candidate Will: Have extensive corporate credit experience, with strong capabilities in financial analysis and modeling; Have a comprehensive understanding of fixed income/debt capital markets, with varied experience in both investment grade and leveraged finance a plus; Have a network of professional relationships within the debt capital markets and utilities, power and midstream sectors; Have proven success in nurturing talent and developing junior analysts. What Fitch Offers: A platform to influence debt capital markets with forward-looking research and rating actions; An open culture that encourages the exchange of ideas and perspectives at all levels; The chance to lead, train, and mentor junior analysts.

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role which must include some coverage or knowledge of the utilities, power and midstream sectors
• A keen sense of intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and a proven ability to dissect and articulate complex analytical topics
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing people and teams and a collaborative approach to a team-based work environment
• The agility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• A Bachelor's degree is essential
• Some travel is necessary, as is adherence to Fitch's Onsite Flex time in office policy.

Nice To Haves

• an MBA, other advanced degrees, or a CFA designation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Cover a portfolio of 15-20 regulated utilities, power producers and renewable generation companies across investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings
• Articulate Fitch’s credit views and sector outlook in meetings, conference calls, and industry roundtables, as well as in written research, in an engaging and dynamic manner
• Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, private equity sponsors, buy-side and sell-side analysts, and the media
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment in the Utilities and Midstream team, and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior