US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Utilities & Midstream - Toronto

Fitch Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information leader is seeking a Senior Director to oversee the Utilities and Midstream sector. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on analysis and communication, where strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and knowledge in capital markets. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and encourages personal impact.

Benefits

Opportunity as lead coverage analyst

Global presence with diverse teams

Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience in capital markets or credit analysis.
• Some knowledge of the Utilities and Midstream sectors is a plus.
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of credit quality factors for Utilities and Midstream sectors.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Present analysis to internal credit rating committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or other advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of seniority. Your voice will be heard, allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Fitch is committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we create data and information and produce timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

US Corporates – Credit Analyst, Director – Utilities & Midstream

Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking Senior Director for coverage of the Utilities and Midstream sector, either in our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity. Fitch is a team-oriented work environment, so excellent communication skills are essential, as is a high productivity work-ethic and results oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst at a global rating agency.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world.

We’ll Count on You To

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Utilities and Midstream sectors;
• Develop and maintaining comprehensive financial models;
• Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
• Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors, sell-side analysts and media) in meetings, conference calls, press releases and written research reports;
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups.
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations, regulatory bodies etc.
• Mentor junior members of the Utilities & Midstream sector.
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

What You Need to Have

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
• 5-10 years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Utilities and Midstream sectors a plus;
• Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
• Expertise in Excel and Word;
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Utilities and Midstream industries;
• Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills;
• Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• A strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization;

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 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.

For more information please visit our websites: FitchRatings.com FitchSolutions.com FitchLearning.com

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. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.