Senior Director - Governments & Public Finance, GCC

Fitch; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated trainings

Healthcare offerings

Paid volunteer days and matched donor

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking an experienced analyst to lead or support sovereign credit analysis for GCC issuers. You will conduct meetings, draft credit ratings, and present cases to the rating committee while shaping macro-credit themes for the GCC region.

This role also involves external outreach and supporting broader MEA coverage. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in sovereign credit or related macro roles, strong GCC experience, and exceptional communication skills to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sovereign credit analysis or closely related macro/credit roles
• Demonstrated GCC experience and regional policy familiarity
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collaborating in distributed global teams

Responsibilities

• Lead or serve as analyst for designated GCC sovereigns and related GREs
• Conduct analytical meetings, write credit rating reports and present credits to rating committee
• Chair and contribute to rating committees
• Author research and commentary for global market participants
• Provide thought leadership on GCC macro-credit themes
• Lead non-commercial analytical outreach as spokesperson for the GCC
• Support broader Middle East and Africa coverage as requested

Skills

Sovereign credit analysis

GCC regional experience

Excellent communication

Global team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance/public policy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead or secondary analyst for designated GCC sovereigns and related GREs
• Conduct analytical meetings, write credit rating reports and present credits to rating committee
• Chair and contribute to rating committees
• Author research and commentary for global market participants
• Provide thought leadership on GCC macro-credit themes
• Lead non-commercial analytical outreach as spokesperson for the GCC
• Support broader Middle East and Africa coverage as requested

Requirements

• 10+ years in sovereign credit analysis or closely related macro/credit roles
• Demonstrated GCC experience and regional policy familiarity
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collaborating in distributed global teams
• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, public policy or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MA/MSc/MPA) or CFA
• Arabic language proficiency
• Experience covering GREs and their links to sovereign profiles

Benefits

• Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Paid volunteer days and matched donations

About the Company

Fitch Ratings provides independent credit opinions, research and commentary to global capital markets. Fitch Group operates in more than 30 countries.