Senior Director - GCC Governments & Public Finance

Fitch Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in Dubai is seeking a Senior Director – Governments & Public Finance, GCC. The role leads GCC sovereign and GRE analysis, interfaces with global teams, and chairs rating committees.

It requires deep regional knowledge and the ability to present insights to investors, issuers, and media. The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office, travels 25-30% across GCC, primarily to KSA and UAE, with occasional trips to London and broader Middle East.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in sovereign credit analysis or related macro/credit roles.
• Demonstrated GCC experience with regional policy frameworks and macro-fiscal dynamics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to present publicly.
• Ability to collaborate in distributed global teams; strong judgment under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/public policy; advanced degree or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead or secondary analyst for designated GCC sovereigns and GREs.
• Coordinate closely with group colleagues for consistent approach.
• Chair and contribute to rating committees; drive evidence-based consensus.
• Author clear research and commentary for global market participants.
• Lead macro-credit research projects and regional outreach in GCC.

Skills

GCC experience

Policy expertise

Public finance

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/public policy

Advanced degree or CFA preferred

Job description

Fitch Ratings in Dubai is seeking a Senior Director – Governments & Public Finance, GCC. The role leads GCC sovereign and GRE analysis, interfaces with global teams, and chairs rating committees.

It requires deep regional knowledge and the ability to present insights to investors, issuers, and media. The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office, travels 25-30% across GCC, primarily to KSA and UAE, with occasional trips to London and broader Middle East.