Power and Energy Infrastructure Project Finance, Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the Power and Energy Project Finance team in Toronto, providing direct managerial responsibility for 10 analysts.
• 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 the development of rating rationales, research publications, sector outlooks, and market commentary.
• Represent Fitch externally in meetings with issuers, sponsors, banks, investors, and other market participants.
• Mentor and develop analysts while fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Contribute to criteria development and support strategic business initiatives within the CIPF group.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in capital markets and/or credit analysis.
• Extensive experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, or debt capital markets, specifically focused on power and energy assets.
• Deep understanding of project finance structures, financing documentation, and risk allocation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of power and energy sectors, including renewable/conventional power and transmission assets.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and mentoring professional analysts.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, MBA, or other advanced professional qualifications.
• Well-established relationships across the power, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (3 days per week in office).
• Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Supportive parental leave policies.
• Inclusive work environment with active Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations.

About the Company

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, providing critical credit analysis, research, and commentary to global financial markets. As part of Fitch Group, we leverage deep expertise and rigorous analysis to create value for market participants across more than 30 countries.