U.S. Public Finance - Municipal Infrastructure, Senior Analyst - New York

About the Team

The role sits within the U.S. Municipal Infrastructure team, which is part of Fitch Ratings’ broader U.S. Public Finance group, and provides ratings to municipal issuers in the infrastructure and transportation sectors, including airports, toll roads and seaports. The team has six analysts across Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Austin.

What You’ll Make an Impact On

• Conduct in-depth analysis of U.S. municipal infrastructure issuers by evaluating financial statements, legal documents, and other relevant qualitative and quantitative information.
• Monitor a portfolio of credit ratings across airports, toll roads, and seaports; prepare and present credit views at rating committees; and deliver timely and accurate rating commentary for credits under your primary analyst coverage.
• Lead ratings analysis and execution for new and existing U.S. municipal infrastructure transactions.
• Identify relevant sector and market trends, assess their credit impacts and communicate these trends in publishable research, including sector commentary.
• Participate in issuer meetings and industry conferences, engaging with issuers, investment bankers, financial advisors, and other market participants.

Requirements

• 2+ years of public finance and infrastructure credit experience at a bank credit department, a rating agency, a buy side credit department, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analytical conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Strong modeling skills and the ability to perform cash flow analysis using analytical tools or spreadsheet-based financial models.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of, and interest in, infrastructure and public finance.
• A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
• Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and committee-based analytical processes.
• CFA designation.
• A master’s degree in finance, business or public administration.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• 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.

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.