Managing Director, U.S.&Canada Transportation, Toronto

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Managing Director, U.S.&Canada Transportation based out of our Toronto office.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of approximately 20 analysts covering approximately 150–170 public and private debt issuers, including investment‑grade and speculative‑grade rated companies

Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria and methodologies

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

Foster a positive, collaborative and high‑performing work environment and contribute to the overall ethos of the U.S. and Canada Corporates rating team

Be a highly visible presence for the external stakeholders in the ratings process, including industry management teams, institutional investors, buy‑side and sell‑side analysts, and the media

Champion analytical excellence and operational efficiency by adopting best practices and leveraging new technologies

You May Be a Good Fit If You

15+ years relevant experience in capital markets and/or credit analysis role; experience managing people and teams

A healthy sense of intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning mindset

A demonstrated willingness and ability to attack and explain topics of analytical complexity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

CFA preferred

Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change

Ability to excel in a team‑oriented environment

What Would Make You Stand Out

Have experience leading effective and highly functional teams

Have demonstrated an ability to develop talent and foster potential of junior analysts

Have a professional background in corporate credit, including well‑developed financial statement analysis and financial modeling skills

Understand the functioning of the debt capital market

Have a network of relationships within the debt capital markets and sector

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 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, designed to help 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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward‑looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidative 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.

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