About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

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. The Utility Revenue team covers a portfolio of about 1,900 water, sewer, and solid waste credits, maintaining a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, diverse, and collegial environment.

What you stand to Gain: 

• Strategic leadership and influence. Lead high‑visibility initiatives that shape business strategy, with direct impact on team and department outcomes.

• Broader stakeholder exposure. Regular engagement with internal leaders and market participants, increasing your profile and influence across the industry.

• People leadership. Opportunities to mentor and develop team members, and lead departmental projects.

• Thought leadership. Opportunities to publish research, present at conferences, and represent the department externally, while driving innovation in analytics and process improvements.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Impact: As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the credit landscape within the Utility Revenue sector. You will contribute to the analytical excellence that S&P Global Ratings is known for while fostering innovation and development within your team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex portfolio of high-profile utility revenue credits, lead analytical initiatives, collaborate across teams, and chair rating committees

• Guide and coach pod members, ensuring alignment with S&P Global's mission and values while fostering professional growth and development

• Develop insightful, forward-looking credit rating research and contribute to thought leadership publications and market outreach

• Create memorable interactions with rated entities, investors, and market participants by providing critical information and communicating S&P Global Ratings' perspectives

• Document analyses thoroughly to ensure clarity and transparency in credit rating decisions

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $210,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 7+ years of extensive experience in Public Finance sector analysis

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and municipal utility sector expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; postgraduate qualifications advantageous

• Broad extensive knowledge of practices within Public Finance and its interrelationship with other areas

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to articulate complex ideas across functions and levels

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

• 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:

• Experience with technology and AI applications for creative problem-solving and enhanced decision-making

• Track record of contributing to thought leadership and market outreach initiatives

• Proven ability to invite diverse perspectives to shape solutions and represent the organization externally as a subject matter expert

• Experience mentoring and developing junior analysts in complex analytical processes

US Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.  

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