Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance Group, Energy; Midstream), Associate Director - Austin

As one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products.

Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization.

With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a "challenger mindset," you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

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.

Fitch Ratings is seeking a senior credit analyst with 5+ years of solid corporate finance experience in the Midstream and broader Energy sector. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to focus on the analysis, execution and rating of a portfolio of US and Canada Midstream credits / transactions. As an Associate Director, you will have the:

• 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.

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies within the Energy team, with a primary focus on Midstream;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models;
• Conduct meetings with Midstream and broader Energy industry management teams;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
• Be involved 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 CIPF, 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 Energy team;
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

• 5+ years of relevant experience, with some coverage or knowledge of the Energy sector, particularly Midstream, a plus;
• Capital markets and/or credit…