Director or Senior Director - Energy / Natural Resources Sector

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Director or Senior Director – Energy / Natural Resources Sector

Fitch Ratings’ Business Relationship Management (BRM) Group is seeking a Director or Senior Director with Energy / Natural Resources sector expertise based in New York. As part of the Energy / Natural Resources Business Development team within BRM, the candidate will work closely with a senior team of experienced Investment and Corporate Banking professionals. This person will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Energy / Natural Resources Issuers and any broader relationships the candidate may have with Bankers, Private Equity, and Credit Investors. The principal objective will be to generate new Corporate Rating mandates through relationship development and consistent, targeted marketing.

Fitch is looking for a Director or Senior Director with the experience and gravitas to represent the firm while engaging with, building, maintaining relationships with, and presenting to Corporate Borrowers and Issuers. This person will liaise with other BRM colleagues in New York, Toronto, San Francisco and Chicago (Banker, PE, Issuer, and Investor teams), as well as EMEA groups to coordinate firm messaging, target lists and assist in the development of relationships.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to develop and maintain high-profile relationships within the Energy / Natural Resources sector
• Exposure to a senior team of experienced Investment and Corporate Banking professionals
• High visibility within the industry and firm.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Develop and maintain relationships with Energy / Natural Resources Issuers
• Leverage broader relationships with Bankers, Private Equity and Credit Investors gto enerate new Corporate Rating mandates.
• Represent Fitch while engaging with, building, and maintaining relationships with Corporate Borrowers and Issuers
• Liaise with BRM colleagues in New York, Toronto, San Francisco, Chicago, and EMEA groups
• Coordinate firm messaging and target lists and assist in the development of relationships.

What You Need to Have:

• 10+ years of Investment banking, corporate banking, or capital markets background (Debt Capital Market, Leveraged Finance, etc.) with strong relationships in the Energy Sector (Power & Utilities, Renewables, Oil & Gas)
• Ability to lead client presentations, market analyses, post-meeting follow-ups, and data gathering
• Technical strength in research, development, preparation, and presentation of marketing messages

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong reputation and regard among industry peer
• Tenacious pursuit of new business and willingness to drive the overall effort and business forward
• Ability to operate with authenticity and empathy
• Detail-oriented and self-starter who can both work independently and as part of a team

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. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

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www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $200,000 and $300,000.   Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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