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Senior Director, Energy and Power, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group Fitch Ratings Energy and Power, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office. This role will report into the Head of Energy and Power, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group for North America. What We Offer The ability to shape the strategic course for the infrastructure team. Opportunity to take a leadership role analyzing some cuttingedge transactions. Be part of a growing credit team in the everevolving infrastructure space. A sector that is seeing significant investments resulting in a diversity of new and interesting credits on which to provide independent evaluations. Experienced and collaborative team and opportunity to learn about wider infrastructure space. Open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives. Well Count on You To Work on leading ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing North American transactions. Evaluating innovative credit structures and participating in global criteria development. Identifying relevant trends, assessing their credit impact and highlighting these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations. Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports and contributing to special research reports. Maintain a strong external network and profile that continues to build Fitch''''s reputation for analytical excellence by representing Fitch in a compelling and persuasive manner at industry conferences, webinars, issuer meetings/site visits and through media communication. 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 Energy and Power Infrastructure team. What You Need to Have 10+ years of solid project finance related experience in energy and power infrastructure including development of credit or underwriting approach. 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 spreadsheetbased 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 fastpaced environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as required. Employee management experience. What Would Make You Stand Out 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 in 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 of the organization. CFA. Masters degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration preferred. Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $190,000 and $225,000 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 jobrelated factors. Base pay is one part of Fitchs total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, longterm incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. #LIRA1 #LIHybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr