Senior Analyst, Americas Public Finance – West Region Utilities and Local Governments

S&P Global•San Francisco, CA

1d•$100,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Team: S&P Global Ratings is one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. Within S&P Global Ratings, Americas Public Finance is an important sector of the capital markets as our credit analysis supports key funding initiatives and serves as a growth driver for many areas of the economy. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, globally-minded, and collegial environment. The Impact: As a Senior Analyst on the West Region team, you will be leading credit analysis for retail water and wastewater utilities in California, Oregon and Washington; with a secondary focus on counties, municipalities, and school districts across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Your work directly influences critical funding decisions that support infrastructure development and public services across the western United States. You will connect your day-to-day analytical work with broader market priorities and contribute to maintaining our market leadership position. What's in it for you: This position offers high potential for upward mobility within our organization. You'll gain exposure to complex analytical situations while building expertise in specialized municipal market sectors. As your career progresses, you may have opportunities to present at conferences, contribute to thought leadership pieces, and engage with media. This role provides the foundation for career advancement through demonstrated analytical excellence and leadership development.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, and postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3-5+ years of experience in relevant work experience, with experience in the municipal markets a plus
Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, and problem-solving skills that demonstrate resilience and focus even when facing challenges
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to integrate and communicate complex information to diverse audiences both internally and externally
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis and ability to identify potential issues others may miss
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals while exercising decision-making authority over your work
Excellent time management skills with ability to consistently deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines while managing competing priorities
Outstanding proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with municipal bond analysis or public sector financial evaluation
Knowledge of government accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
Experience with programming languages and data analytics, as well as AI and automation tools that enhance efficiency

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary analyst on credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinion
Serve as an active, vocal voting member of the rating committee, which deliberates rating outcomes and reviews materials prior to publication
Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as contribute to relevant research pieces
Meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into thorough committee presentations and effective written analysis
Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the municipal bond market
Mentor and provide analytical support to junior colleagues, sharing insights and expertise to enhance team capabilities
Participate in moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations, assist in resolving client needs, and participate in investor calls
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week