U.S Canada Corporates - Industrials, Managing Director

Overview

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Managing Director - U.S. & Canada Corporates, Industrials based out of our New York office. The role reports to the Head of U.S. & Canada Industrials & Transportation and entails managing a team of approximately 20 analysts covering approximately 150–170 rated issuers across the Industrials sector.

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. 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. Our approach emphasizes quality credit analysis and professional growth within a collaborative environment. We offer opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

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• An opportunity to lead a sector team at a global credit rating agency;
• An opportunity to manage, train and mentor junior analysts;
• A role and platform that helps the debt capital markets make more informed decisions via timely, insightful and forward-looking rating actions and research.

• Has experience leading effective and highly functional teams;
• Has demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts;
• Has a professional background in corporate credit, including well-developed financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills, and understanding of rating criteria;
• Understands the functioning of the debt capital markets;
• Has a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and sector.

• Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of approximately 20 analysts covering approximately 150–170 public and private debt issuers, including investment-grade and speculative-grade rated companies;
• Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch s criteria and methodologies;
• 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, collaborative and high-performing work environment and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team;
• Be a highly visible presence for external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, institutional investors, buyside and sell-side analysts, and the media;
• 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 life-long learning mindset;
• A demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• CFA preferred;
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

• 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 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…