Director, Global Infrastructure Group (Toronto)

Director, Global Infrastructure Group (Toronto) The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is currently seeking a Director based out of our Toronto office. The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) covers approximately 550 credits primarily across transportation (airports, toll roads, seaports and rail), energy (thermal and renewable power, oil & gas and transmission), social infrastructure, sports facilities and UK whole business securitization. The group comprises approximately 80 analysts, based in Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, London, Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo, Bogotá, Monterrey, Ciudad del México and Sydney. What We Offer: Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior credit analyst with at least 7-10 years of solid project finance related experience. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to focus on the analysis and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions in the US and Canada. This includes: Opportunity to take a lead role analyzing some cutting-edge transactions. Being part of a growing credit team in the ever-evolving infrastructure space. A sector seeing significant investments resulting in a diversity of new and interesting credits for independent evaluations. Working within an experienced and collaborative team with opportunities to learn about the wider infrastructure space. Engaging in an open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives. We’ll Count on You To: Work on ratings analysis and research on new and existing North American transactions. Evaluate innovative credit structures and participate in global criteria development. Identify relevant trends, assess their credit impact, and highlight these trends in updated industry and market-focused reports/presentations. Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents to produce ratings, publish credit reports, and contribute to special research reports. Meet with senior management of entities and/or project sponsors, investment bankers, and financial advisors to produce ratings and reports for general publication, in conjunction with senior team members. The position has high visibility and solid growth potential. The GIG North America group covers over 300 public and private issuers in the US and Canada. What You Need to Have: At least 7-10 years of solid project finance-related experience. Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills gained in a bank credit department, a rating agency, buy-side credit department, etc. Solid writing and verbal communication skills. Excellent modelling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models. Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and to ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers. Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required. What Would Make You Stand Out: Rating agency experience. CFA. Presentation skills. Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred. Why Fitch? At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enable our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr