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

Fitch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead coverage analyst

Team-oriented environment

Global presence

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst for the Utilities and Midstream sector in Toronto. This role involves in-depth credit analysis, financial modeling, and presenting findings to internal committees. You will engage with sector management teams and help shape rating perspectives.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in credit analysis, strong Excel skills, and618excellent communication abilities. The role offers growth within Fitch’s North American Corporates Group and collaboration with

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in credit analysis or related field.
• Capital markets knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience presenting to committees or stakeholders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of credit quality for Utilities & Midstream issuers.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Conduct meetings with sector management teams.
• Present analysis to internal credit committees.
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences.
• Write timely research on topical credit issues.
• Mentor junior team members in the sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 50173

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Data & Analytics

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Date Posted: Oct 28, 2026

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst 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:

• 3 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:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
• 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;

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 interest 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.

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