Fitch's North American Corporates Group is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst 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 maintaining comprehensive financial models;
- Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams;
- Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
- Involvement in communicating 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: - 3 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: - Bachelor's degree at minimum, MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
- CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
- 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;
