Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director based out of our Toronto office.

The International Public Finance Group (IPF) within Fitch Ratings is responsible for assigning and maintaining international credit ratings on public entities and their debt issues. The group currently maintains more than 400 public ratings (and a number of private ratings) on local and regional governments, government-related and not-for-profit entities in Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The group consists of approximately 50 analysts based in 17 offices globally, including 8 offices in Europe and 4 in Latin America. Toronto is Fitch's fourth largest and fast-growing office globally, with a Fitch staff of about 300 including 125 Fitch Ratings analysts.

The successful candidate will have strong current experience in economics, policy, accounting and financial analysis, preferably in public finance or government finance. The role will focus on credit analysis for Canadian local and regional governments, government-related and not-for-profit entities. Canada is a strategic growth priority for Fitch, with the candidate expected to support the expansion of Fitch's presence there. Opportunities for analytical coverage assignments for entities in Europe and Latin America are also likely. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable actively engaging with analysts in other groups, including sovereigns, project finance, corporates, financial institutions and others on credit-relevant topics.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Monitoring a portfolio of issuer ratings, preparing rating committee documentation and discussing credit in management meetings, rating committees and market participants.
• Writing and publishing comprehensive rating reports on individual issuers.
• Preparing for and participating in management meetings with the senior fiscal leadership of rated entities.
• Participating in credit rating committees for local and regional governments and public entities in both your own region and other countries.
• Publishing sector-specific research and insightful commentaries.
• Responding to external queries from investors, bankers and other fixed income market participants and the media together with more senior analysts.
• Always complying with Fitch policies and procedures and with external regulators' requirements for credit rating agencies.
• Traveling when necessary for meetings, conferences and other activities.
• Other duties as required.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You are comfortable working independently in an international environment.
• You can participate in or lead team projects on research, ratings or operational matters to meet near-term deadlines and annual goals.
• You manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• You are able to sustain a moderate degree of travel, mostly domestically.
• You have the ability to assess situations and support your assessment with excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
• You have proficient knowledge of standard business and database software.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Interest and experience in both the finance and policy worlds, including familiarity with economic data, tax policy, budgetary and financial reports, governmental organization, interest rates, debt markets and accounting.
• Fluency in both English and French, both verbal and written, is highly desirable. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or other languages beneficial.
• Advanced education in Finance, Economics, Political Science, Policy and/or Data Science

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

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