Managing Director, U.S. & Canada Transportation

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Transportation team in its New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. This role reports to the Head of U.S. & Canada Corporates and involves managing a team of approximately 20 analysts who cover around 150-170 rated issuers in the Transportation sector. Fitch Ratings, a leading credit ratings agency, plays a crucial role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary. With a history of over 100 years, Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global financial information services leader operating in over 30 countries. Fitch Group is jointly headquartered in London and New York and is owned by Hearst. At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts are vital to market movement, and the company offers significant professional growth opportunities. Fitch encourages a "challenger mindset" and innovation, with a collaborative approach that transcends traditional financial modeling. The company emphasizes inspiration, challenge, and support within its global community, offering visibility and influence in the financial marketplace.

Requirements

• 15+ years relevant experience in capital markets and/or credit analysis role
• Experience managing people and teams
• A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a life-long learning mindset
• A demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity
• 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

• CFA preferred
• Have experience leading effective and highly functional teams
• Have demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts
• Have a professional background in corporate credit, including well-developed financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills
• Understand the functioning of the debt capital market
• Have a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and sector

Responsibilities

• Direct managerial responsibility for a team of approximately 20 analysts covering approximately 150–170 public and private debt issuers, including investment-grade and speculative-grade rated companies
• Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria and methodologies
• 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
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing work environment and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team
• Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, institutional investors, buy-side and sell-side analysts, and the media
• 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 designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed