Fitch Group, Inc.

Senior Director, Credit Analyst, Utilities & Midstream

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Cover a portfolio of 15-20 regulated utilities, power producers and renewable generation companies across investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings
  • 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
  • Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, private equity sponsors, buy-side and sell-side analysts, and the media
  • Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment in the Utilities and Midstream team, and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals.

Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role which must include some coverage or knowledge of the utilities, power and midstream sectors
  • A keen sense of intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and a proven ability to dissect and articulate complex analytical topics
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing, mentoring and developing people and teams and a collaborative approach to a team-based work environment
  • The agility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
  • A Bachelor's degree is essential; an MBA, other advanced degrees, or a CFA designation is a plus
  • Some travel is necessary, as is adherence to Fitch's Onsite Flex time in office policy.
Benefits
  • A platform to influence debt capital markets with forward-looking research and rating actions
  • An open culture that encourages the exchange of ideas and perspectives at all levels
  • The chance to lead, train, and mentor junior analysts.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
credit analysiscapital marketsfinancial analysisportfolio managementrisk assessmentdata analysisinvestment-grade ratingsspeculative-grade ratingsutilities sector knowledgemidstream sector knowledge
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationteam managementmentoringcollaborationadaptabilityintellectual curiosityanalytical thinkingproject managementcontinuous learning
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBACFA