About this role
<h1 style="margin:24.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a </span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Managing Director, U.S. & Canada Transportation </span><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">based out of our Toronto office</span>. </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span></h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Fitch Ratings’ U.S. & Canada Corporates rating team is currently seeking a Managing Director to lead the Transportation team in our New York, Chicago or Toronto office. The role reports to the Head of U.S. & Canada Corporates and entails managing a team of approximately 20 analysts covering approximately 150–170 rated issuers across the Transportation sector.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"><br>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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? Visit: </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/">https://careers.fitch.group/content/Credit-Analysts/</a> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#cc0033">How You’ll Make an Impact:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#cc0033"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria and methodologies</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing work environment and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, institutional investors, buy-side and sell-side analysts, and the media</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies.<span class="eop"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#c00000;background-color:white">You May be a Good Fit if You:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">15+ years relevant experience in capital markets and/or credit analysis role<br>Experience managing people and teams</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a life-long learning mindset</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">CFA preferred</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#cc0033">What Would Make You Stand Out:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#cc0033"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Have experience leading effective and highly functional teams</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Have demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Have a professional background in corporate credit, including well-developed financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Understand the functioning of the debt capital market</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Have a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and sector.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#cc0033">Why Choose Fitch:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#cc0033"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Hybrid Work Environment:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> 3 days a week in office required </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A Culture of Learning & Mobility: </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Investing in Your Future:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Promoting Health & Wellbeing:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Supportive Parenting Policies: </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Inclusive Work Environment</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Dedication to Giving Back:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Fitch 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.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings 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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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