Director, Global Infrastructure Group (Toronto)

Fitch Ratings; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for its Global Infrastructure Group in Toronto. This pivotal role involves leading the analysis of innovative credit structures and contributing to the development of global criteria. With a focus on the dynamic infrastructure space, you will work closely with a collaborative team, engaging with senior management and financial advisors. The position promises high visibility and growth potential, allowing you to make a significant impact in a sector experiencing substantial investment. If you possess a strong background in project finance and are ready to tackle exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative Team Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Open Culture for Idea Exchange

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project finance experience in a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills with financial modelling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ratings analysis and research on North American transactions.
• Evaluate credit structures and produce reports for publication.

Skills

Project Finance

Infrastructure Credit Analysis

Financial Modelling

Writing Skills

Verbal Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance

CFA

Tools

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Director, Global Infrastructure Group (Toronto)

Requisition ID: 47116

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Director, Global Infrastructure Group (Toronto)

The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) covers approximately 550 credits primarily across transportation (airports, toll roads, seaports and rail), energy (thermal and renewable power, oil & gas and transmission), social infrastructure, sports facilities and UK whole business securitization. The group comprises approximately 80 analysts, based in Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, London, Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo, Bogotá, Monterrey, Ciudad del México and Sydney.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to take a lead role analyzing some cutting-edge transactions.
• Be part of a growing credit team in the ever-evolving infrastructure space.
• A sector that is seeing significant investments resulting in a diversity of new and interesting credits to provide independent evaluations on.
• Experienced and collaborative team and opportunity to learn about wider infrastructure space.
• Open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Work on ratings analysis and research on new and existing North American transactions.
• Evaluate innovative credit structures and participate in global criteria development.
• 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.
• In conjunction with senior members of the team, meet with senior management of entities and/or project sponsors, investment bankers and financial advisors, to produce these ratings and reports for general publication.
• The position has high visibility and solid growth potential. The GIG North America group covers over 300 public and private issuers in the US and Canada.

What You Need to Have:

• At least 7-10 years of solid project finance related experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• CFA.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

Fitch Group is proud to be an 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, and other statuses protected by law.