Fitch Ratings · 1 week ago
Managing Director, U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream - New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$270K/yr - $310K/yr
15+ years expFitch Ratings is a leading global credit ratings agency that plays a critical role in financial markets. They are seeking a Managing Director to lead the Corporates Utilities team, overseeing a group of 25 analysts and providing credit leadership in the ratings process.
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Responsibilities
Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of 25 analysts covering more than 150 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 in the Utilities team, and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada CIPF rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals
Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, institutional investors, buyside and sell-side analysts, and the media
Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies
Qualification
Required
15+ years relevant experience in a 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
Has experience leading effective and highly functional teams
Has demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts
Has a professional background in corporate credit, including well-developed financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills
Understands the functioning of the debt capital markets
Has a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and/or Utilities sector
Preferred
CFA preferred
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
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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