US Corporates Utilities, Senior Analyst Toronto

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US Corporates Senior Credit Analyst Utilities & Midstream

Fitchs North American Corporates Group is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst for coverage of the Utilities and Midstream sector either in our New York Chicago or Toronto office.

Qualitative credentials will weigh meaningfully in the selection of the candidate. A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity is critical along with a demonstrated 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.

Well Count on You To:

• Perform analysis of key quantitative and qualitative factors influencing credit quality of companies in the Utilities and Midstream sectors;
• Develop and maintaining comprehensive financial models;
• Conduct meetings with Retail & Consumer industry management teams;
• Present analysis of companies to internal credit rating committees;
• Involvement in communicating rating rationale to external audiences (primarily institutional investors sell-side analysts and media) in meetings conference calls press releases and written research reports;
• Write timely and effective research on topical issues
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates as well as other related credit groups.
• Represent Fitch in panel discussions and conferences arranged by industry associations regulatory bodies etc.
• Mentor junior members of the Utilities & Midstream sector.
• The role may include managerial responsibilities.

What You Need to Have:

• 3 years relevant experience some coverage or knowledge of the Utilities and Midstream sectors a plus;
• 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Bachelors degree at minimum MBA or other advanced degree a plus;
• CFA/CPA or CFA candidate preferred;
• Some knowledge of and a keen interest in learning more about the Utilities and Midstream industries;
• Professional background in capital markets and/or credit analysis and well-developed financial statement analysis skills;
• Desire to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
• 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 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 Fitch Learning.

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Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective timely independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs credibility and reputation our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. 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.

Fitch Group 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.

FOR TORONTO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110000 and $125000. 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 Fitchs 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 110000 - 125000