A leading credit ratings agency is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Corporates Utilities team in Toronto. The role involves managing a team of 25 analysts and providing credit leadership in the ratings process. Candidates should have over 15 years of capital markets experience, strong team management skills, and excellent communication abilities. A hybrid work environment is offered, emphasizing professional growth and a supportive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr
OverviewFitch Ratings’ U.S. & Canada Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance (CIPF) Rating team is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Corporates Utilities team in our New York, Chicago or Toronto office. The role will report to the Head of U.S. & Canada Utilities and Midstream team within the CIPF group. The role entails managing a team of 25 analysts covering more than 150 public and private debt issuers, including investment-grade and speculative-grade rated companies.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, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers opportunities for professional growth. You will join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients, collaborating across all levels and locations to surpass traditional financial modeling.Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/What We OfferAn 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.We’ll Count On You ToHave direct managerial responsibility for a team of 25 analysts covering more than 150 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 roundtables, as well as in written research, in an engaging and dynamic manner;Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing work environment in the Utilities team, 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;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.What You Need To Have15+ years 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.Why Choose FitchHybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office requiredA Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunityInvesting in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goalsPromoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeingSupportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectivelyInclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globeDedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your communityFitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. If you are successful in the recruitment process you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.LI-JF1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading global rating agency in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director for Technology, Media & Telecom. This role involves performing in-depth analysis of key factors affecting credit quality, maintaining financial models, and collaborating with senior analysts. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and a background in capital markets or credit analysis. A competitive salary between $115,000 and $135,000 is offered, along with a team-oriented work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director, Technology, Media & Telecom – Toronto 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Fitch Ratings US Corporates – Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Technology, Media & Telecom Fitch is seeking an Analyst for coverage of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sector based out of our New York and Chicago office. Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical, along with a 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 the credit quality of companies in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors. Maintain comprehensive financial models. Participate alongside senior analysts in meetings with Telecommunications, Media, and Technology industry management teams. Help senior analysts prepare presentations for internal credit rating committees. Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups. What You Need To Have Bachelor's degree. CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred. 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. Relevant experience a plus, especially coverage or knowledge of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors. What Would Make You Stand Out Has a keen interest in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology industries. Has solid financial statement analysis skills. Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets. Has a strong pattern of leadership and the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside of the organization. Why Fitch? At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning. For more information please visit our websites: www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. For New York and Chicago roles only: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $135,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. #J-18808-Ljbffr
