Credit Analyst, Director - Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - New York

About the role

Fitch Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is seeking a Director based in New York or Toronto to lead the analysis of infrastructure and project finance transactions. The successful candidate will assist in enhancing rating approaches and criteria development for complex and non-standard credits, particularly in emerging infrastructure sectors such as digital infrastructure and alternative/core+ infrastructure, as well as complex transportation and energy sectors in the US, Canada, and the EMEA region.

This role offers high global visibility, solid growth potential, and exposure to transactions in both North America and EMEA. The successful candidate will interact with senior analytical members across different regions and work on cutting-edge infrastructure transactions in a rapidly evolving sector.

Responsibilities

• Work on ratings analysis and research for new and existing complex transactions.
• Evaluate innovative credit structures and participate in global rating criteria development.
• Identify and research relevant trends, assessing their credit impact and highlighting these 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.
• Interact with other Fitch analytical groups (e.g., Corporates and Structured) to develop rating approaches and criteria for bespoke projects.
• Meet with senior management of entities, project sponsors, investment bankers, and financial advisors to produce ratings and reports for general publication.
• Maintain a strong external network and profile to build Fitch's reputation for analytical excellence by representing Fitch at industry conferences, webinars, issuer meetings, site visits, and through media communication.
• Develop and grow strong relationships with other analytical groups at Fitch to ensure analytical consistency and efficient execution of transactions involving multiple groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role.
• A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle and explain topics of analytical complexity.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent modeling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and ask probing questions to issuers and their advisers.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience covering the infrastructure or project finance sectors, focusing on credit—whether on the buy-side, sell-side, a credit department at a bank, or another rating agency.
• Ability to effectively and constructively challenge existing mindsets to assist the group in formulating innovative rating approaches on complex credits, sectors, or topics.

Benefits

Fitch offers a culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, ensuring your voice is heard and your work has an impact. The company supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and provides opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Pay

For New York or Chicago roles only: Expected base pay rates range from $150,000 to $180,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including education, training, experience, and past performance. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits.