GCC Governments & Public Finance Leader

Fitch Ratings; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Global collaboration

Healthcare offerings

Volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director for Governments & Public Finance in the GCC region, based in Dubai with a hybrid work model. The role involves leading sovereign credit analysis for GCC entities, publishing research, and engaging with global stakeholders.

You will coordinate with global teams, chair rating committees, and provide macro-credit leadership on GCC themes, while ensuring independence and governance. Travel within the GCC and select Middle East/Africa tasks are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in sovereign credit analysis or related macro/credit roles.
• Demonstrated GCC experience and familiarity with regional policy frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for public forums and media appearances.
• Proven ability to collaborate in distributed global teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead or secondary analyst for designated GCC sovereigns and GREs, conduct meetings with management, update databases, forecast, write reports, and present to a rating committee.
• Coordinate with group colleagues to ensure consistency of approach.
• Chair rating committees and drive evidence-based consensus while maintaining independence.
• Author clear research and commentary communicating Fitch’s views to global markets.
• Provide macro-credit thought leadership on GCC themes and coordinate related projects.
• Lead analytical outreach and market engagement with external constituents (approx. one-third time).
• Help shape cross-sector perspectives through coordinated research.
• Support coverage of broader GCC-MEA portfolio as needed.
• Adhere to Fitch regulatory obligations and maintain rigorous record-keeping.

Skills

GCC experience

Credit analysis

Strong communication

Public policy

Team leadership

Macro analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MA/MSc/MPA)

CFA preferred

Job description

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Director for Governments & Public Finance in the GCC region, based in Dubai with a hybrid work model. The role involves leading sovereign credit analysis for GCC entities, publishing research, and engaging with global stakeholders.

You will coordinate with global teams, chair rating committees, and provide macro-credit leadership on GCC themes, while ensuring independence and governance. Travel within the GCC and select Middle East/Africa tasks are expected.