Power and Energy Infrastructure Project Finance, Managing Director (New York)

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

The role reports to the Head of Utilities, Power and Energy teams within the CIPF group. This senior leadership position leads analytical coverage, sector research and market engagement in the growing Power and Energy Project Finance sector, while managing a team of 10 analysts who cover more than 75 public and private debt issuers.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, credit analysis, or debt capital markets – with a strong focus on power and energy assets.
• Deep understanding of project finance structures, financing documentation, contractual arrangements and risk allocation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of the power and energy sectors, including renewable and conventional power generation, electric and natural gas transmission and LNG assets.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and mentoring analysts.
• Well‑established relationships across the power, energy and infrastructure sectors, including issuers, sponsors, lenders, investors, advisors and other capital markets participants.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Hold direct managerial responsibility for a team of 10 analysts covering more than 75 public and private debt issuers.
• Provide credit leadership in the rating 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, contributing to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada CIPF rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch’s strategic goals.
• Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies.

You May Be a Good Fit If You Have:

• 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.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure continuous learning opportunities.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programmes that empower you to achieve your 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, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: 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.

Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer: Fitch evaluates 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.