Director - Utilities & Midstream, US Corporates - Chicago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion policies

Job summary

Fitch Group, Inc. is seeking a Director for Corporate Credit in Utilities and Midstream sectors based in Chicago. The role includes analyzing credit quality, developing financial models, and presenting analyses to stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably an MBA, and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as expertise in Excel. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to be a lead coverage analyst.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience in utilities and midstream sectors.
• Capital markets or credit analysis experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of credit quality in Utilities and Midstream sectors.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Communicate rating rationale to external audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel expertise

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

CFA/CPA or CFA candidate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Director, Corporate Credit - Utilities - Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - Chicago

Fitch’s North American Corporates Group is seeking Director 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 maintain comprehensive financial models.
• Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams.
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees.
• Communicate 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

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred.5‑10 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

• 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 an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $180,000. 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.