Power and Energy Infrastructure Project Finance, Managing Director (Chicago)

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Power and Energy Project Finance team in its Chicago office. This senior leadership role within the U.S. & Canada Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance (CIPF) Rating team is responsible for leading analytical coverage, sector research, and market engagement in a growing sector. The role entails managing a team of 10 analysts covering more than 75 public and private debt issuers. Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services. Credit analysts at Fitch Ratings play a pivotal role in moving markets, and the company offers unique opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, credit analysis, or debt capital markets, with significant focus on power and energy assets.
• Deep understanding of project finance structures, financing documentation, contractual arrangements, and risk allocation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of the power and energy sectors, including renewable and conventional power generation, electric and natural gas transmission and LNG assets.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and mentoring analysts.
• Strong, well-established relationships across the power, energy, and infrastructure sectors, including issuers, sponsors, lenders, investors, advisors, and other capital markets participants.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role.
• Experience managing people and teams.
• A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a life-long learning mindset.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• CFA, MBA, or other advanced qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct managerial responsibility for a team of 10 analysts covering more than 75 public and private debt issuers.
• Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria and methodologies.
• Chair or lead rating committee discussions and provide senior judgment on rating recommendations and surveillance actions.
• Oversee development of rating rationales, research publications, sector outlooks, and market commentary.
• Contribute to criteria development and analytical consistency, and support strategic business initiatives within Fitch.
• Represent Fitch externally in meetings with issuers, sponsors, banks, investors, advisors, and other market participants.
• Lead, mentor, and develop analysts within the project finance team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing work environment and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada CIPF rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals.
• Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

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