Power and Energy Infrastructure Project Finance, Managing Director (Toronto)

Managing Director – Power and Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance (Toronto)

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Managing Director for the Power and Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team based out of its Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of 10 analysts covering more than 75 public and private debt issuers.
• Provide credit leadership in the ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch's criteria and methodologies.
• Chair or lead rating committee discussions and provide senior judgment on rating recommendations and surveillance actions.
• Oversee development of rating rationales, research publications, sector outlooks, and market commentary.
• Contribute to criteria development and analytical consistency, and support strategic business initiatives within Fitch.
• Represent Fitch externally in meetings with issuers, sponsors, banks, investors, advisors, and other market participants.
• Lead, mentor, and develop analysts within the project finance team; foster a positive, collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role.
• Experience managing people and teams.
• A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a life‑long learning mindset.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; CFA, MBA, or other advanced qualification preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Setting: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve short‑and long‑term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‑friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.
• Inclusive Work Setting: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower colleagues worldwide.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $270,000 and $310,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on 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.

EEO Statement

Fitch 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.