Director, Lead Analyst, Global Infrastructure, North America Regulated Utilities

S&P Global • New York, NY

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. You will work as part of the high growth Global Infrastructure Ratings group at S&P Global Ratings alongside skilled corporate infrastructure and project finance professionals. You will oversee the relationship with utility issuers in the portfolio and present analytical findings to internal and external constituencies. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small pod, develop junior analysts, and shape sector coverage strategy. You will gain professional development through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and visibility to senior leadership. This role provides high-quality credit analysis and sector insight that directly informs ratings decisions and client communications. You will serve as a pod lead and subject matter resource for Regulated Utility coverage in North America, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic priorities. You will build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (ratings committees, legal, surveillance) and external market participants (issuers, advisors, lenders) to surface material credit information. All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in financial services or capital markets
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong regulated utilities background with deep understanding of corporate credit analysis gained in a transactional, analytical or credit roles with at least 3 years experience as a corporate analyst
• 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.
• 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 or CFA strongly preferred
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams or initiatives across the organization
• Track record of influencing stakeholders internally and externally to support key initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to articulate market trends and represent the organization externally as a subject matter expert
• Aptitude for learning new applications/proprietary software including emerging digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead credit analysis for Regulated Utility transactions and issuers, including financial modeling, covenant and structure review, and scenario stress testing.
• Produce clear, concise credit writeups, committee materials, and market commentary that translate complex technical analysis into actionable conclusions.
• Oversee the relationship with issuers in the portfolio.
• 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.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, quality control, and timeliness in all deliverables.
• Embody a risk aware culture including leading by example, ensuring that analytical guidelines, quality standards, procedures and policies established are adhered to for all credits.
• Lead operational and process improvements, maintaining a focus on both analytical excellence and a risk mindset.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior