Associate Director, Project Finance
Job Summary
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12The 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 willmanage effective operational systems and processeswhile being recognized as an expert able to handle more complex project finance matters.You will take accountability for the operating system rather than individual instances focusing on sustainability and resource management. Equally important you must have good communication skills and can handle client interactions with limited oversight from your pod lead.
Whats 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.You will have the opportunity to coach and develop others while building expertise that positions you as a trusted advisor on complex project finance matters.
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 resources to deliver focusing on sustainability while operating with autonomy and requiring little direction
Consider multiple possible courses of action make recommendations and influence buy-in based on analysis
Manage relationships with issuers ensuring effective communication and service delivery
Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with investors and market participants
Focus on providing detailed analysis and applying results to improve functional operations
Lead others in living S&P Global purpose and values connecting them to day-to-day analytical work
Coach and empower others to maximize their performance while demonstrating judgment in how you define and structure work
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5-10 years of experience inproject finance analysis rating methodology and infrastructure finance
Broad knowledge of specialized infrastructure finance field and extensive knowledge of practices within project finance teams
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
Ability to manage meetings and projects effectively setting clear agendas to ensure productivity and efficiency
Commitment to high-quality work and maintaining quality standards across the business line
Recognition as an expert who frequently advises others on complex project finance matters
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 with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams to build trust and foster shared purpose
Proven ability to proactively seek out new information to broaden perspective and generate innovative solutions for complex project finance challenges
Experience communicating effectively and persuasively across different functions and levels expressing complex project finance concepts clearly
Drive for continuous learning and making a meaningful impact in the infrastructure finance market while demonstrating sound judgment in structuring work for yourself and your team
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.
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