Managing Director, Technology, Media & Telecommunications; TMT

Fitch’s U.S. & Canada Corporates rating team is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) industry family in our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

The role reports to the Regional Head of U.S. & Canada Corporates, is a member of the Regional Division’s Senior Leadership Team, and entails managing a team of ~40 analysts covering 400+ issuers while overseeing ratings processes, analytical research, outreach, and criteria development, and representing Fitch externally at a senior level.

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.

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• Has broad and deep knowledge across TMT sectors and the macroeconomic, regulatory, and credit trends that influence corporate debt issuers in these industries.
• Has experience leading effective, high-performing teams at substantial scale, with demonstrated success managing multiple sector teams/geographies and building robust succession pipelines.
• Has demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts.
• Has prior experience at a credit rating agency or in a closely related credit role (e.g., corporate credit analysis, capital markets).
• Understands the functioning of the debt capital markets.
• Has a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and TMT sector.

• An opportunity to lead an industry family team at a global credit rating agency, contributing to regional strategy, governance, and decision-making.
• An opportunity to manage, train, and mentor sector heads and analysts, strengthening capabilities through professional development, targeted coaching, and best-practice sharing.
• A platform to raise Fitch’s external market profile via thought leadership, senior-level external representation, and delivery of timely, insightful, and forward-looking rating actions and research.

• Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of ~40 analysts covering more than 400 public and private debt issuers, including investment-grade and speculative-grade rated companies.
• Articulate Fitch’s credit views and sector outlook in meetings, conference calls, and industry round tables, as well as in written research, in an engaging and dynamic manner.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment in the TMT team and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals.
• Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, private equity sponsors, buyside and sell-side analysts, and the media.

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