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

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

Job summary

Fitch Group, Inc. is looking for an Associate Director in Chicago to lead ratings analysis and research within the Corporate, Infrastructure, and Project Finance Group. This role involves working on North American transactions, assessing trends affecting credit, and mentoring junior members of the team.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of project finance experience, with strong crafting and analytical skills. A master's degree and CFA certification are preferred. Expected salary is between $110,000 and $135,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project finance, preferably in infrastructure.
• Experience in a bank credit department, rating agency, or buy-side.
• Ability to read and assess complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis and research on North American transactions.
• Identify trends and assess their credit impact.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance related experience

Credit analysis skills

Writing and communication skills

Modelling skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

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

CFA

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 50220

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Responsibilities

• Work on leading ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing North American transactions.
• 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.
• 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 team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid project finance related experience in infrastructure.
• 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.

Preferred

• 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 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 the organization.
• CFA.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $135,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fitch is a proud 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.