About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team:

The EMEA Infrastructure and Project Finance Team consists of 20 Analysts across London, Madrid, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt. The team covers about 130 issuers across Europe, divided into roughly two-third of project financings and one-third of transport infrastructure corporate entities (airports, ports, toll-roads and rail). Team members value collaboration, analytical excellence and cross-skilling, and working together to deliver high-quality and timely ratings that support financial markets.

The Impact:

In this role, you will take primary responsibility for a portfolio of up to 13 entities, principally project financings. Besides surveillance, you are expected to deliver up to 2-3 new project finance ratings per year, work on project finance CEs/PCAs and/or contribute to publishing timely sector reports. As an Associate Director, you will manage effective operational systems and processes while being recognized as an expert able to handle more complex project finance matters. Equally important, you must have good communication skills and can handle client interactions with limited oversight from your pod lead.

What's in it for you:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to S&P Global Infrastructure Practice, with analysts located globally. You will enhance your analytical skills including through attending global committees and cross-skilling on utility or corporate entities to broaden your credit expertise. You will develop strong relationships with leading industry players fostering lifelong learning and professional growth. You will also be part of an international, collegial culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed albeit focused project finance analysis including ability to work with complex financial models and documentation reviews

• Develop forward-looking credit views across different project finance transactions within various sub-asset classes. This encompasses social, midstream and transportation infrastructure, while equally working with the Utility and Power team

• Manage relationships with issuers, ensuring effective communication and service delivery

• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with investors and market participants

• Manage resources effectively to deliver sustainable solutions while operating with autonomy and requiring minimal direction

• Lead others in living S&P Global purpose and values, connecting them to day-to-day analytical work

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5-10+ years of experience in project finance analysis and rating methodology with ability to work independently

• Demonstrated track-record in managing issuers and strong client interaction skills both verbal and written communication

• Results-oriented mindset and ability to execute with focus on sustainable delivery and operational excellence

• Commitment to high-quality work and maintaining quality standards across the business line

• Team spirit and coaching ability to develop junior analysts

• Broad knowledge of specialized infrastructure finance field and close collaboration with other teams within the global infra practice and EMEA corporate teams

• Ability to manage meetings and projects effectively, setting clear agendas to ensure productivity and efficiency

• 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in corporate methodology and rating processes, while cross-skilling is encouraged

• Drive for continuous learning and making a meaningful impact in the infrastructure finance market while demonstrating sound judgment in structuring work

About S&P Global RatingsAt S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).  S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.   US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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