Fitch Ratings · 5 hours ago
Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expFitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings and research, and they are seeking an Associate Director for their Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group. The role focuses on the analysis, execution, and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions, particularly in the energy and power sectors.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Richard Alagoa
Responsibilities
Work on leading ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing North American transactions
Identifying relevant trends, assessing their credit impact and highlighting these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations
Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports
Develop and grow strong relationships with the other analytical groups at Fitch to ensure analytical consistency and efficient execution of transactions that involve multiple groups
Mentor junior members of the team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of solid project finance related experience in infrastructure
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
An open mind to think expansively about the opportunity and risk in the evolving infrastructure landscape
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
Preferred
Rating agency experience
Ratings advisory work
A deep understanding of and a keen interest in infrastructure and project finance
A professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis
Experience in interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures
A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization
CFA
Master's degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred
Benefits
Commission earnings
Discretionary bonuses
Long-term incentives
Other benefits sponsored by Fitch
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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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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