US Public Finance, Local Government Ratings, Senior Director- Chicago
Core
Senior Director leading credit analysis, ratings, and research for U.S. local government and special purpose district issuers, serving financial market participants.
Role type
Senior Director, IC with managerial responsibilities
Builds
Credit ratings, outlook reports, and sector research for U.S. public finance
Domain
U.S. Public Finance / Local Government
Required skills
U.S. public finance analytical expertise, transactional skills, financial statement analysis, credit metrics analysis, public communication, team mentorship, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Rating agency experience, established issuer/investor relationships, employee management, CFA designation, master's degree in finance/business/public administration
Technologies
AI tools, internal databases, external market data, financial models
Responsibilities
Lead rating analysis and execution for new and existing issuers; chair rating committees and provide objective challenge; develop rating criteria and sector research; represent Fitch at industry events and media interactions; mentor analysts; collaborate on business strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial responsibilities