Director, Project Finance — Infrastructure & Energy Ratings

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Group is seeking a Director of Project Finance in the Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group based in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on infrastructure and energy-related transactions across North America, requiring seasoned experience and leadership in ratings analysis and research.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of project finance experience, strong modelling and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment at Fitch Group.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project finance experience in infrastructure.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis, execution and research on North American transactions.
• Evaluate innovative credit structures and contribute to global criteria development.
• Identify trends and assess their credit impact for industry reports.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for ratings and reports.
• Develop relationships across analytical groups to ensure consistency and efficient execution.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance experience

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

CFA

Master's degree in Finance

Job description

Fitch Group is seeking a Director of Project Finance in the Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group based in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on infrastructure and energy-related transactions across North America, requiring seasoned experience and leadership in ratings analysis and research.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of project finance experience, strong modelling and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment at Fitch Group.