US Corporates - Utilities, Senior Analyst - Chicago

About the role

Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst for coverage of the Utilities and Midstream sectors, either in our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Utilities and Midstream sectors;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
• Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues;
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups;
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc.
• Mentor junior members of the Utilities & Midstream sector.
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

Requirements

• 3 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Utilities and Midstream sectors a plus;
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
• Expertise in Excel and Word;
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Utilities and Midstream industries;
• Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills;
• Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization.