Corporates & Infrastructure, Senior Director Head of Transport - London

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Director to lead the Transport team in London. The role will report to the Head of Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure team within EMEA Corporates & Infrastructure Group. This is a senior analytical and leadership role within Fitch Ratings responsible for leading analytical coverage, sector research and market engagement in a growing sector. The role entails managing a team of 8 analysts covering transport issuers across infrastructure and project finance and corporates.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Have direct managerial responsibility for a team of 8 analysts;
• Lead ratings analysis, execution and research on new and existing transactions in Transport in project finance/infrastructure and corporates;
• Provide credit leadership in ratings process, ensuring consistent application of Fitch’s criteria;
• Chair or lead rating committee discussions and provide senior judgment on credit analysis;
• Oversee development of rating rationales, research publications, sector outlooks, and market commentary;
• Represent Fitch externally in meetings with issuers, sponsors, banks, investors, advisors, and other market participants;
• Lead, mentor, and develop analysts within the transport corporate and 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.

You May be a Good Fit if You Have:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in credit analysis role in corporates and/or project finance/infrastructure;
• 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Extensive experience in project finance, infrastructure finance and/or extensive expertise in corporate credit analysis and forecasting;
• Deep understanding of project finance structures, financing documentation, contractual arrangements, and risk allocation frameworks;
• Strong ability to read and fully comprehend complex structures;
• Strong knowledge of the transport sectors, including airports, ports, toll roads, airlines, shipping and logistics;
• Excellent modelling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models;
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and mentoring analysts.

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;
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs;
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings;
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies;
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace;
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations.

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.

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.