Director - Energy Infrastructure

S&P Global • New York, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13 The Team : The Ratings team supports credit opinions and market-facing analysis across sectors. We are collaborative, data-driven, and focused on delivering timely , high-quality credit analysis and insights to internal stakeholders and external market participants. The team values technical rigor, clear communication, and practical solutions that inform ratings and client engagement. What you stand to Gain : Exposure to Energy Infrastructure credits across North America and direct engagement with rating committees and market participants. Opportunity to lead a small pod, develop junior analysts, and shape sector coverage strategy. Hands on experience with complex financings, project structures, and regulatory drivers that shape credit outcomes. Professional development through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and visibility to senior leadership. Functional collaboration, and visibility to senior leadership. The Impact and Responsibilities Impact Provide high-quality credit analysis and sector insight that directly informs ratings decisions and client communications. Quality credit analysis and sector insight that directly informs ratings decisions and client communications. Serve as a pod lead and subject matter resource for Energy Infrastructure coverage in North America, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic priorities. Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders ( ratings committees, legal, surveillance) and external market participants (issuers, advisors, lenders) to surface material credit information.

Requirements

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 7+ years of extensive experience in credit analysis or related roles , with demonstrated experience in Energy Infrastructure (project finance, utilities, renewables, midstream, or related sectors) in North America.
• Strong financial modeling skills and experience analyzing project cash flows, debt service mechanics, and covenant structures.
• Proven ability to synthesize quantitative analysis and qualitative factors into clear credit opinions and committee materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex analysis to senior stakeholders and external market participants .
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or pods, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
• US Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field, or relevant professional certifications.
• Prior experience working directly with rating agencies or in a ratings environment.
• Familiarity with sustainable finance considerations and how ESG factors influence Energy Infrastructure credit risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead credit analysis for Energy Infrastructure transactions and issuers, including financial modeling, covenant and structure review, and scenario stress testing.
• Produce clear, concise credit write ups , committee materials, and market commentary that translate complex technical analysis into actionable conclusions.
• Coordinate and mentor junior analysts in the pod; assign work, review deliverables, and provide feedback to develop technical and analytical skills.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and sector trends in North America and incorporate those insights into issuer surveillance and forward-looking analysis.
• Engage cross functionally to gather inputs and ensure consistency of approach across ratings and product teams. Functionally to gather inputs and ensure consistency of approach across ratings and product teams.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, quality control, and timeliness in all deliverables.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed