This job is with Fitch Group, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. GIG is currently seeking an Associate Director / Director based out of our London/Madrid/Milan offices. The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) is responsible for the credit ratings of companies and non-recourse project finance transactions mainly in the transportation, energy, and social infrastructure sectors. Globally, GIG consists of around 80 analysts with backgrounds particularly in project finance, structured credits, and corporate finance.
The portfolio includes public and private ratings covering a variety of transaction types, including project finance, corporate finance, and structured credits. The issuers include owners of airports, toll roads, ports, rail infrastructure, power plants, oil and gas facilities, renewable assets, or public private partnerships. The team's output consists mainly of annual surveillance reviews, new ratings, and sector research reports which are published primarily through Fitch's website.
Based in London, Madrid, or Milan, you will report to the EMEA Head of Transport Infrastructure. You will be one of the few senior GIG representatives in the Fitch office and you will supervise other junior GIG employees, some of whom will be in your direct report line. You will have analytical responsibility for new and existing rating transactions primarily within the transport sector (e.g., ports, toll roads, and airports), but it could also include Energy and Alternative Infrastructure Assets. In addition, you will be involved in the writing and publishing of research projects as well as leading outreach activities for the transport sector.
What We Offer:
An inclusive atmosphere based on a culture of continual learning through curiosity, outspoken debate, and collaboration in pursuit of the highest analytical standards.
The personable, friendly environment of a smaller team with the security and support from a large and well-established group.
Significant personal development opportunities.
We'll Count on You To:
Be the sector expert for EMEA on one of the transport sub-sectors.
Undertake, as Primary or Secondary Analyst, credit ratings on new transactions.
Conduct regular reviews on a number of existing public and private ratings.
Closely follow developments surrounding rated transactions and the overall infra transport sectors, assessing the potential impact on the transaction and maintaining contact with related parties.
Present credits to internal rating committees.
Participate and contribute in rating committees for other rated transactions.
Prepare rating action as well as non-rating action commentaries and reports for publication.
Represent Fitch in external meetings and discuss GIG criteria, rating approach, and sector trends with Bankers, Issuers, and Investors.
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