Senior Analyst/ Associate Director, Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure, London

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Credit Analyst to join its EMEA Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure team based out of London or Manchester. Fitch Ratings’ EMEA Corporates, Infrastructure and Project Finance group provides public and private ratings of companies, debt instruments, project finance and infrastructure transactions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Its team of more than 100 credit analysts is based in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Warsaw, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Stockholm and Dubai. The Corporates group comprises six sector teams: Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure; Utilities; Consumer and Healthcare; Industrials; Telecoms, Media and Technology, Services and Leveraged Finance; and Real Estate. The EMEA Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure team covers around 200 public and private ratings across oil and gas, metals and mining, chemicals and fertilisers, energy project finance, infrastructure and transport. Its analysts are based in London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid, Warsaw, Milan and Dubai.

What We Offer:

• Manage issuer coverage at a global rating agency
• Develop expertise across corporates and project finance
• Engage with EMEA corporates, investors and bankers
• Join a successful, diverse and international team

We’ll Count on You To:

• Monitor a portfolio of commodities companies and infrastructure issuers and identify developments requiring rating action
• Support lead analysts with research, financial modelling and presentation to rating committees
• Participate in meetings with issuers’ executive management
• Conduct quantitative analysis, including comprehensive financial statement forecasting
• Conduct qualitative analysis of business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry dynamics and regulation
• Contribute to thematic research in your coverage sectors
• Work in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures
• Foster open discussion, collaboration and a strong team culture

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience in credit, financial analysis or accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statements
• Knowledge of the Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure sector preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong critical thinking and a keen interest in AI
• Project finance expertise a plus
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages are advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt as priorities change
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.

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 interests 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 Group 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.