Senior Director - Governments & Public Finance
Fitch Group
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Job Title : Senior Director - Governments & Public Finance, GCC
Location: Dubai, UAE
Work Arrangement: Hybrid; 3 days per week in office in accordance with Fitch Ratings' Onsite Flex policy and local office guidelines.
Travel: Approximately 25-30% travel across GCC markets, primarily to Saudi Arabia and within the UAE, with occasional trips to London and select broader Middle East and African countries.
This Senior Director will play a critical regional role while operating within Fitch's collaborative global structure to ensure methodological consistency, governance rigor, and cross-sector alignment. This position will report to the Head of Middle East & Africa Sovereigns, with a dotted line report to the EMEA Head of International Public Finance (both based in London). In addition to GCC coverage, this Senior Director will have selective responsibilities in the broader Middle East and Africa, depending on portfolio needs.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as lead or secondary analyst for designated GCC sovereigns and related GREs. The role will involve conducting in-depth analytical meetings with management of rated entities and other relevant constituents, updating databases and preparing forecasts, writing credit rating reports, presenting credits to a rating committee, and preparing research reports and press releases for publication, all in a manner consistent with Fitch's published criteria and standards of analytical excellence.
Coordinate closely with colleagues from across the group to ensure consistency of approach.
Chair and contribute to rating committees, driving evidence-based consensus and ensuring independence and objectivity.
Author clear, concise research and commentary communicating Fitch's views to global market participants.
Provide thought leadership on GCC macro-credit themes (e.g., macroeconomic trends, fiscal frameworks, diversification, SWFs, external finances, monetary regimes, structural reforms), including initiating and contributing to broad macroeconomic research projects coordinated by the global group.
Lead analytical outreach and market engagement (non-commercial), acting as a visible spokesperson for Fitch for Governments & Public Finance in the GCC (approximately one-third of time). Represent the agency's views to external constituents, including investors, issuers, bankers, and the media.
Help shape cross-sector perspectives (sovereign, GREs, banks, corporates) through coordinated research and analysis.
Support coverage of the broader Governments & Public Finance Middle East and Africa portfolio, serving as lead or secondary analyst as requested.
Adhere strictly to Fitch's regulatory obligations, keeping clear separation from commercial activities and maintaining rigorous record-keeping.
What You Need to Have
10+ years' experience in sovereign credit analysis or closely related macro/credit roles, or equivalent combination of experience in central banking, multilateral institutions, or sovereign advisory.
Demonstrated GCC experience and deep familiarity with regional policy frameworks, macro-fiscal dynamics, and institutional structures.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics transparently and objectively in public forums. Ability to deliver confident, insightful presentations at conferences and other public events and to present the agency's views across a range of media platforms, including broadcast television interviews.
Proven ability to collaborate in distributed global teams.
Strong judgment under pressure and in high-visibility contexts.
Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, public policy, or related field; advanced degree (MA/MSc/MPA) or CFA preferred.
What Would Make You Stand Out
Arabic language proficiency.
Experience covering GREs and their linkages/support frameworks to sovereign credit profiles.
Demonstrated thought leadership on GCC macro-credit themes.
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