Senior Director, Global Infrastructure Group - Toronto

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director for their Global Infrastructure Group. This pivotal role involves leading the analysis, execution, and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions across various sectors, including transportation and renewable energy. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in project finance, with a strong emphasis on credit analysis and financial modelling. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure finance, where your insights and leadership will directly influence the strategic direction of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and evolving sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project finance experience in infrastructure sector.
• Strong credit analysis and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis and execution on North American transactions.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain strong external networks.

Skills

Project Finance

Credit Analysis

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration

CFA

Job description

Senior Director, Global Infrastructure Group - Toronto

Requisition ID: 47754

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Date Posted: Mar 26, 2025

Senior Director, Global Infrastructure Group

The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. GIG covers approximately 700 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 90 analysts, based in Fitch’s offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Sao Paulo, Bogotá, Monterrey, Ciudad del México and Sydney.

This role will report into the Regional Group Head of GIG North America.

What We Offer:

Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior credit analyst with 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in the infrastructure sector. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to focus on the analysis, execution and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions, particularly those related to transportation, digital, sports, student housing, as well as other social and alternative infrastructure assets in the US and Canada.

• The ability to shape the strategic course for the infrastructure team.
• Opportunity to take a leadership 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 on which to provide independent evaluations.
• Experienced and collaborative team and opportunity to learn about the wider infrastructure space.
• Open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Work on leading ratings analysis, execution 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.
• Maintain a strong external network and profile that continues to build Fitch's reputation for analytical excellence by representing Fitch in a compelling and persuasive manner at industry conferences, webinars, issuer meetings/site visits and through media communication.
• 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 Infrastructure team.

What You Need to Have:

• 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in infrastructure including development of credit or underwriting approach for new sectors.
• 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.
• Employee management experience.

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.

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.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

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.

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 is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest.

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.