Senior Analyst Infrastructure Ratings
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Job Summary
About the Role:
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11The Team:
Credit Ratings is an integral part of the Global Ratings Services teamcomprisinga diverse group of 1400 analysts spread across key financial hubs worldwide. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality insights and exceptional client service across all industry sectors.
S&P Global Ratings North America infrastructure practice is growing rapidly supported by a strong pipeline of new financings and refinancing activity funding a wide range of essential infrastructure. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex structures in fast growing market segments such as power midstreamrefiningand digital infrastructure while contributing to S&P Global Ratings high-profile coverage of the global infrastructure sector. Analysts will have the opportunity to use their corporate credit and project finance skills tofacilitateand support capital formation for this critical sector.
The Impact:
At S&P Global our values-Discovery Integrity and Partnership-shape how we work how we collaborate and how we earn trust with our customers and each other. We embrace AI as an enabler guided by rigorous governance and risk management to enhance what has always defined us: the intelligence of our people deep relationships and trusted insights. Byleveragingtechnology with humanexpertise we help our teams navigate complexity and deliver actionable decision-ready intelligencewithout compromising quality accountability or integrity.
What You Stand to Gain:
AtS&P Global Ratings you will contribute to independent credit opinions the market relies on strengthened by innovation that accelerates analysis.
We are People Forward. When you join S&P Globalyoullbenefitfrom:
Joininga diverse community where your growth and well-being come firstjust like the 35000 colleagues who choose S&P Global every day.
Bringingyour best self to work in an environment that values inclusion collaboration and authentic engagement.
Celebratingyour achievements with us.Werecommitted to your continuous learning offering education training and career coaching to help you grow and adapt in a changing world.
Connectingthrough our People Resource Groups which foster awareness engagement and a sense of communityboth within S&P Global and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Team Contribution & Capability Building
Provide day-to-day guidance/coaching to Research Assistants and Rating Analysts building capability in credit data discipline and tooling and reinforcing values-ledbehaviors.
Drive consistency/scalability by codifying standard work and promoting disciplined adoption to strengthen trusted repeatable insights.
Strengthen AI-enabled productivity by creating reusable assets and proposing lightweight automationsthatfree capacity for human analysis and relationship work.
Foster continuous improvement by proposing enhancements that remove manual steps without compromising governance or judgement.
Partner with senior team members and Data/Engineering toidentifyand scale AI/automation use cases with governance-by-design controls and adoption support.
Core Analytical & Delivery
Lead end-to-end execution for assigned credits ensuring high-quality analysis andtimelydelivery across priorities with clear accountability.
Own surveillance/updates for assigned portfoliosynthesizingperformance market signals and peer context into decision-useful insights and clear implications for risk.
Supporting LLM tools/automation being embedded to accelerate workflows followed by structured validation and refinement using analytical judgement tomaintaintrusted conclusions.
Operate alongside AI agents in recurring workflows.
Prepare/review inputs reconcile metrics document assumptions/changes to ensure adherence to methodologies/standard operating procedures.
Prepare/review key outputs ensuring clarity and alignment tomethodology/sector frameworks and evidentiary standards.
Support maintenance/review of models to ensure robustness and repeatability and clear linkage to risk views.
Stakeholder & Market Engagement
Engage with external parties alongside senior team members.
Crafts client and executive-ready stories that translate complex data analysis and research into a clear narrative.Advising onissues within clear parametersintegratingand communicating complex information to convey S&Ps analyticalexpertiseand drive engagement with market participants.
Building trusted stakeholder relationships through emotionally intelligentcollaborativeand adaptable delivery.
Risk Management
Ensure adherence tomethodology/confidentiality/data governance; escalate issues early with options/recommendations to protect integrity and trust.
Embed responsible governed AI use: approved tools/data only; protect confidential info.
Drive controlled automation/agentic workflows by contributing to design requirements/controls supporting testing/rollout and training others.
Supports decisions relating to guardrails for automation: defining what can be automated vs must remain human-led (especially material risk calls and committee conclusions).
Compensation/Benefits Information:(This section is only applicable to US candidates:)S&P Globalstatesthat theanticipatedbase salary range for this positionis $110000USDto $ base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please clickhere.
Compensation/Benefits Information:(This section is only applicable toCanadian candidates:)S&P Globalstatesthat theanticipatedrange of compensation for this position compensation for this role will be based on the individuals performance geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.In accordance withOntarios new regulations effective January 1 2026 this job posting provides information on expected compensation. S&P Global will not beutilizingartificial intelligence in our hiring process. Additionally we are committed to transparency and will inform all interviewed candidates of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview. This posting is for an existing vacancy and we encourage you to reach out for further informationregardingour hiring practices or any questions you may have. Thank you for considering a career with us!
WhatWereLooking For:
PracticeNuances:
Developing and articulating credit views and managing a portfolio of credits preparing committee-readymaterialsand activelyparticipatingin rating committees for credits across the spectrum of the North America infrastructure sector.
Demonstrating service excellence and professionalism including preparing for andparticipatingin management meetings due diligence calls and surveillance discussions to obtain information supporting credit analysis and rating decisions and drafting and driving publication of high-quality rating reports.
Contributing to sectorexpertiseand supporting thought leadership by contributing to commentaries and sector publications and through participation in regional and global analytical work groups and by staying current on market developments affecting North American infrastructureand supporting senior analysts in external analytical engagements.
Team Contribution & Capability Building
Ownership/execution maturity across multiple credits; delivers high quality with limited oversight and modelsvalues-ledbehavior.
Strong collaboration/relationship management; influences through credibility and constructivechallenge.
Coaching capability that improves team consistency through shared standards and tools.
Continuous improvement mindset.
AI fluency with judgement.
Core Analytical & Delivery
Strong credit/financial/risk analysis linking drivers to forward-looking views and risk appetite.
Practical experience embedding AI/LLMs/agents into workflows to improve productivity and insight.
Strong analytical tool capability; willingness to learn data/automation tools tofacilitateAI-enabled workflows.
Stakeholder & Market Engagement
Strong synthesis into concise narratives for senior stakeholders/committees with transparent evidence.
Effective written and verbal communicator able to present research and analysis in a clear structured way that supports informed decision making.
Risk Management and Operating
High standardsfor quality traceability and governance;operateseffectively in controlled environments.
Sound judgement on responsible AI use.
Ability to contribute to scalable automation/agent workflows.
Additional Information
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically havethree to fiveyearsof relevant work experience.
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent required. A masters degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued. We welcome candidates from traditional finance disciplines as well as diverse academic backgrounds that support innovative and critical thinking.
Employeesare required towork from the office a minimum of two days per week.
Candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process will be asked to attend at least one in-person interview at their nearest S&P Global Ratings office before an offer can be extended.
About S&P Global Ratings
At 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 worlds 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 worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.
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Our People:
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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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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