Power and Energy Infrastructure Project Finance, Managing Director; Chicago

Managing Director - Power and Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance (Chicago)

Fitch's U.S. & Canada Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance (CIPF) Rating team is looking for a Managing Director to lead the Power and Energy Project Finance team in our Chicago office. The role reports to the Head of Utilities, Power and Energy teams within the CIPF group. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading analytical coverage, sector research, and market engagement in a growing sector and managing a team of 10 analysts covering more than 75 public and private debt issuers.

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit rating agencies, providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over a century, Fitch has created value for global markets through rigorous analysis and deep expertise.

• Extensive experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, credit analysis, or debt capital markets, with significant focus on power and energy assets;
• Deep understanding of project finance structures, financing documentation, contractual arrangements, and risk allocation frameworks;
• Strong knowledge of the power and energy sectors, including renewable and conventional power generation, electric and natural gas transmission, and LNG assets;
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and mentoring analysts;
• Strong, well‑established relationships across the power, energy, and infrastructure sectors, including issuers, sponsors, lenders, investors, advisors, and other capital markets participants.

• Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of 10 analysts covering more than 75 public and private debt issuers;
• Provide credit leadership in the ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria and methodologies;
• Chair or lead rating committee discussions and provide senior judgment on rating recommendations and surveillance actions;
• Oversee development of rating rationales, research publications, sector outlooks, and market commentary;
• Contribute to criteria development and analytical consistency, and support strategic business initiatives within Fitch;
• Represent Fitch externally in meetings with issuers, sponsors, banks, investors, advisors, and other market participants;
• Lead, mentor, and develop analysts within the project finance team;
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high‑performing work environment and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada CIPF rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals;
• Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies.

• 15+ years of relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role;
• Experience managing people and teams;
• A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning mindset;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFA, MBA, or other advanced qualification preferred.

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure continuous learning opportunities
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‑friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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