Senior Associate Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance

Fitch; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings’ North America Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is seeking an Associate Director based out of Chicago to focus on analysis, execution and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions, particularly energy and power assets in the US and Canada.

You will lead leading ratings analysis, work with a collaborative team, and mentor junior staff while contributing to innovative credit research and reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project finance/infrastructure experience.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong modelling and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to read complex structures and ask probing questions.
• Proven ability to lead multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Open mind to evolving infrastructure landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead ratings analysis, execution and research on North American transactions.
• Identify trends, assess credit impact, and summarize in industry reports.
• Gather and analyze data and legal documents for ratings and reports.
• Collaborate with analytical groups to ensure consistency and efficient execution.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance

Infrastructure

Credit analysis

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Leadership

Deadline-driven

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business

CFA (preferred)

Job description

Fitch Ratings’ North America Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is seeking an Associate Director based out of Chicago to focus on analysis, execution and rating of infrastructure and project finance transactions, particularly energy and power assets in the US and Canada.

You will lead leading ratings analysis, work with a collaborative team, and mentor junior staff while contributing to innovative credit research and reports.