Senior Director, International Public Finance Ratings – Sydney

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Director or Senior Director for the International Public Finance team based out of our Sydney 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.

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.

You will join Fitch's International Public Finance team, leading a small group of analysts focused on the ex-China Asia-Pacific region. The team is responsible for the credit analysis and ratings of local and regional governments (LRGs) and government-related entities (GREs), with meaningful visibility across global capital markets.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Manage and develop a small team of analysts covering ex-China public finance credits, providing leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to support the team's analytical output and professional growth.
• Lead the credit analysis and surveillance of your own portfolio of LRG and GRE credits, producing high-quality, forward-looking rating recommendations and research in line with Fitch's methodologies.
• Present and defend rating recommendations in rating committees, contributing sound analytical judgment and sector expertise to the committee process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with issuers, investors, and market participants across the Asia-Pacific region, representing Fitch at meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Produce timely, insightful research and commentary that enhances Fitch's visibility and thought leadership in the regional public finance market.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• More than 10 years of relevant experience in credit analysis, public finance, or a related field (candidates with less experience may be considered at a commensurate level).
• Possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in sub-sovereign, or public finance credit analysis.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring analysts.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Prior experience covering Australian and/or New Zealand local and regional governments, or comparable sub-sovereign/public finance experience in other Asia-Pacific markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative, "challenger" mindset and the ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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 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 workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee 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.

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time.

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.