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

Fitch Ratings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate Director for their Corporate Infrastructure and Project Finance Group based in Chicago or New York. The ideal candidate will lead ratings analysis and research on infrastructure transactions and mentor junior team members.

Qualified applicants will have over 5 years of experience in project finance and possess strong credit skills. Competitive salary range from $110,000 to $135,000 per year with additional compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project finance related to infrastructure.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills from banks, rating agencies, or buy‑side credit departments.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis and execution on infrastructure finance transactions.
• Identify relevant trends and present findings in reports.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance experience

Credit skills

Financial modeling

Verbal communication

Education

CFA designation

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

Job description

Associate Director - Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group

Location: New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis, execution, and research on new and existing North American infrastructure and project finance transactions.
• Identify relevant trends, assess credit impact, and present findings in industry and market focused reports and presentations.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents to produce ratings, publish credit reports, and contribute to special research reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with analytical groups across Fitch to ensure consistency and efficient transaction execution.
• Mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project finance related to infrastructure.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills from banks, rating agencies, or buy‑side credit departments.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and spreadsheet‑based financial modeling skills.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures; ask probing questions to issuers and advisers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Rating agency or ratings advisory work.
• Deep understanding and passion for infrastructure and project finance.
• Professional background in capital markets or credit analysis.
• Experience interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
• Leadership experience with stakeholder interaction.
• CFA designation.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or Public Administration.

Other Information

Base pay for New York & Chicago roles will be between $110,000 and $135,000 per year; other compensation and benefits may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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