Senior Director, Energy

About the Role Fitch Ratings' U.S. and Canada Corporates Rating group is looking for a Senior Director to join our Energy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating corporate debt issuers while contributing to Fitch's reputation for timely and insightful research that informs debt capital market decisions. This role entails managing a team of 2-3 analysts and also serving as a primary analyst in the U.S. and Canadian Oil & Gas team. What You'll Do

• Cover a portfolio of 15-20 E&P, Refining, and Oil Field Services companies across investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings
• 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
• Be a highly visible presence for external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, private equity sponsors, buy-side and sell-side analysts, and the media
• Participate in the evaluation of other credits within Corporates, as well as other related credit groups
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment in the Energy team, and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team in a manner that prioritizes and advances Fitch's strategic goals
• Manage a team of 2-3 analysts and serve as the primary analyst for U.S. and Canadian Oil & Gas coverage What We're Looking For
• 10+ years relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role which must include some coverage or knowledge of the energy sector
• A keen sense of intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and a proven ability to dissect and articulate complex analytical topics
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing people and teams and a collaborative approach to a team-based work environment
• The agility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• A Bachelor's degree is essential; an MBA, other advanced degrees, or a CFA designation is a plus
• Some travel is necessary, as is adherence to Fitch's Onsite Flex time in office policy Nice to Have
• Network of professional relationships within debt capital markets and energy sectors
• Extensive corporate credit experience with strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities; knowledge of fixed income and debt capital markets; varied experience in both investment grade and leveraged finance a plus
• Proven success in nurturing talent and developing junior analysts
• Willingness to lead, train, and mentor junior analysts Compensation & Benefits
• Base pay range for Toronto role: 200,000 to 230,000 per year. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.