Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - Toronto

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director in Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group based in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves leading ratings analysis and research for North American transactions, while mentoring team members and developing strong interdepartmental relationships.

Candidates should possess 5+ years of project finance experience, proven ability in credit analysis, exceptional communication skills, and familiarity with complex financial models. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits as part of Fitch's total compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid project finance related experience in infrastructure.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills in a bank credit department or a rating agency.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis and research on North American transactions.
• Develop relationships with analytical groups at Fitch.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance experience

Credit analysis

Communication skills

Modeling skills

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred

CFA

Job description

Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - Toronto

Requisition ID: 50218

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Fitch Ratings’ North America Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is currently seeking an Associate Director based in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Work on leading ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing North American transactions.
• Identify relevant trends, assess their credit impact and highlight these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
• Gather and analyze 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• 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.

For New York & Chicago roles, expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $135,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Fitch Group is a proud Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.