Senior Director, Head of Transportation Infrastructure Group

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Requisition ID:
48130

Business Unit:
Fitch Ratings

Category:
Credit Analysis & Research

Location:

Madrid, M, ES

Date Posted:
May 20, 2025

Global Infrastructure and Project FinanceGroup is currently seeking an EMEA Head of Transportation Infrastructure based out of our Madrid or London office.

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, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a 'challenger mindset,' you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

The Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group (GIG) covers approximately 700 credits primarily across transportation (airports, toll roads, seaports and rail), energy (thermal and renewable power, oil & gas and transmission), social infrastructure, sports facilities and UK whole business securitization. The group comprises approximately 90 analysts, based in Fitch's offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Toronto, London, Milan, Madrid, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Bogotá, Monterrey, Ciudad del México and Sydney.

This EMEA head of transportation infrastructure will report to the GIG EMEA Regional Group head.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic team of analysts with varying levels of experience.
• A prominent leadership role that enables you to shape the future of infrastructure and project finance ratings in EMEA and contribute to the global excellence of GIG.
• A platform to build and expand your professional network, heightening your profile within the financial industry.
• Influence over significant global projects, including our criteria, research and analytical products.
• To work in a team with an open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives .

We'll Count on You To:

• Lead with inclusive and motivating management skills, ensuring high-quality, timely execution of credit work and nurturing a culture of excellence, broad-mindedness, and collaboration.
• Cultivate an environment that values diversity, open dialogue, and mutual respect, upholding Fitch's tradition of integrity and transparency.
• Develop a strategy and vision for the team in an ever-evolving infrastructure sector.
• Uphold the highest standards of credit analysis within the EMEA region.
• Be a persuasive spokesperson for GIG internally and externally.
• Ensure that your team is trained to think expansively and adapt to market changes, maintaining agility in analytical processes.
• Build and strengthen Fitch's reputation through strategic outreach, including engagements with investors, issuers, and media.
• Champion collaboration within GIG and across Fitch's analytical groups to promote consistency and efficient transaction execution.
• Drive the DEI agenda, supporting talent development and fostering an ethical corporate culture

What You Need to Have:

• 10+ years experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role
• Robust credit background with the ability to oversee diverse analytical function
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change
• Solid communication skills, with a commanding presence both internally and externally
• A deep understanding of Fitch's operational and regulatory landscape

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Demonstrated leadership and talent development prowess.
• Adept at fostering internal and external relationships to drive organizational objectives.
• A problem solver who can articulate solutions and generate consensus.
• Employee management experience.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment:
  3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility:
  Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future:
  Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your 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 you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment:
  A collaborative workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• 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 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.