Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - New York

Fitch Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Job summary

Fitch Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for its Corporate, Infrastructure, and Project Finance Group in New York. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project finance experience, particularly in the infrastructure sector. Responsibilities include leading ratings analysis of North American transactions and mentoring junior staff.

The position offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $135,000 annually, along with additional incentives and benefits. Join a collaborative team dedicated to evaluating evolving market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid project finance experience in infrastructure.
• Proven credit skills in a bank, rating agency, or equivalent.
• Excellent modeling skills and proficiency with financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis and execution on North American transactions.
• Gather and analyze data to produce ratings and reports.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance experience

Credit analysis

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Financial modeling

Ability to lead multiple tasks

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration

CFA designation

Job description

Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group – New York

Requisition ID: 50219

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

What We Offer

Senior credit analyst with 5+ years of solid project finance experience in the infrastructure sector, focusing on energy and power assets in the U.S. and Canada. Primary responsibilities include the analysis, execution and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions.

• Opportunity to take a leadership role analyzing cutting‑edge transactions.
• Part of a growing credit team in the evolving energy and power infrastructure space.
• Engagement with a diverse portfolio of new and interesting credits.
• Work in an experienced and collaborative team that values open communication.

We’ll Count on You To

• Lead ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing North American transactions.
• Identify relevant trends, assess their credit impact and highlight them in industry and market reports.
• Gather and analyze quantitative, qualitative data and legal documents to produce ratings and credit reports.
• Collaborate with other analytical groups to ensure consistency and efficient transaction execution.
• Mentor junior team members.

What You Need to Have

• 5+ years of solid project finance experience in infrastructure.
• Proven credit skills gained in a bank credit department, rating agency, buy‑side credit department, or equivalent.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Open mindset for evaluating opportunities and risks in the evolving infrastructure landscape.
• Excellent modelling skills and proficiency with spreadsheet‑based financial models.
• Ability to read and understand complex structures and ask probing questions to issuers and advisers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capacity to meet tight deadlines and remain flexible to additional responsibilities.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Rating agency experience.
• Ratings advisory work.
• In‑depth knowledge and interest in infrastructure and project finance.
• Background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
• Experience interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
• Proven leadership and proactive stakeholder interaction.
• CFA designation.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration (preferred).

Salary and Compensation

Expected base pay: $110,000 – $135,000 per year. Total compensation may include commission, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fitch Group 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 status protected by law.