Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group - Chicago

Associate Director, Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group – Chicago

Join Fitch Ratings as an Associate Director in our Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Group based out of our New York, Chicago, or Toronto office.

• Lead ratings analysis, execution, and research on new and existing North American infrastructure and project finance transactions.
• Identify industry trends, assess their credit impact, and incorporate findings into industry reports and presentations.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents to produce ratings, credit reports, and special research reports.
• Collaborate with other analytical groups to ensure consistency and efficient transaction execution across multiple groups.
• Mentor junior team members.

• 5+ years of solid project finance experience in the infrastructure sector.
• Proven project finance and infrastructure credit skills gained in a bank credit department, a rating agency, buy‑side credit department, or similar.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive modeling skills with deep familiarity with spreadsheet‑based financial models.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures and ask probing questions of issuers and advisers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility to take on additional responsibilities.

• Rating agency experience.
• Ratings advisory work.
• Deep understanding of and interest in infrastructure and project finance.
• Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
• Experience interpreting complex legal documents such as bank agreements and bond indentures.
• Leadership and proactive interaction with stakeholders.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or Public Administration.

For New York & Chicago roles:
Expected base pay ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 per year, plus potential commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.

Fitch is an equal‑opportunity employer and a proud affirmatively action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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