Infrastructure Project Finance Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Credit Analyst, Senior Director - Complex Credit Group (Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance) - North America

Fitch's Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance Group is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of our U.S and Canada.

The Complex Credits Group is a specialist rating team within the broader Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance group. The broader infrastructure ratings team covers approximately 800 credits across transportation, power & energy, social, digital and water infrastructure, as well as sports facilities and UK whole business securitization.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to lead the analysis of complex structured corporate, digital infrastructure and project finance transactions and assist in efforts to enhance rating approaches and criteria development for complex and non-standard credits, in particular relating to data centres and other digital infrastructure.

What We Offer:

• This role will have the opportunity to take a lead role analyzing cutting-edge infrastructure, project finance and structured credit transactions and be part of a growing credit team in the ever evolving and rapidly growing infrastructure space.
• An exciting time to work in infrastructure & project finance as significant investments in the infrastructure space are resulting in a diversity of new and interesting sectors and projects to work on. 
• The position has high global visibility and solid growth potential. The role will be primarily focused on North America, but will also have global exposure, and the successful candidate will interact with senior analytical members across the different regions and analytical groups.

We'll Count on You To:

• Lead ratings analysis and research on both new and existing transactions. A core focus of the role is to lead complex new project finance digital infrastructure ratings.
• Evaluate innovative credit structures, lead transaction screening initiatives on complex transactions and participate in global rating criteria development.
• Identify and research relevant trends, assessing their credit impact and highlighting these trends in updated industry and market focused reports/presentations.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents for the purpose of producing ratings, publishing credit reports, and contributing to special research reports.
• Interact with other Fitch analytical groups to develop rating approaches and criteria to bespoke projects.
• Maintain a strong external network and profile as a senior analytical representative that continues to build Fitch's reputation for analytical excellence by representing Fitch in a compelling and persuasive manner at industry conferences, webinars, issuer meetings/site visits, banker and sponsor meetings and through media communication.
• Develop and grow strong relationships with the other analytical groups at Fitch to ensure analytical consistency and efficient execution of transactions that involve multiple groups.
• Mentor junior members of the Corporate, Infrastructure & Project Finance team. 

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree at minimum, advanced degree a plus;
• 10+ years relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role;
• 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;
• 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Previous experience covering the infrastructure, project finance or structured credit sector and focusing on credit risk assessment, whether on the buy-side, sell-side, a credit department at a bank, or another rating agency.
• The ability to effectively and constructively challenge existing mindsets to assist the group in formulating innovative rating approaches on complex credits, sectors or topics.
• Employee management experience a plus, including a track record in supporting others' development and career progression.

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.
For New York or Chicago roles only: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $190,000 and $230,000. 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. 

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