Sector Lead, Asia – Project Finance

S&P Global

Sector Lead for Asia Project Finance driving market outreach and thought leadership strategies for S&P Global. Leading high-profile stakeholder interactions to cultivate engagement in project finance.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeSingapore • 🇸🇬 SingaporeSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and lead the Asia Project Finance team's market outreach and thought leadership strategy by connecting current market activities to our broader strategic vision
Drive proactive, high-profile stakeholder interactions with issuers, sponsors, intermediaries and investors to build consensus and cultivate a highly engaged network on project finance trends, structures, credit rating methodology and rating approach
Represent S&P as a senior spokesperson on Project Finance in the region while leveraging your network across senior leadership levels to ensure strategic alignment
Lead the development of well-researched topical thought leadership articles, working closely with other analysts to establish S&P as a leading credit voice on Project Finance in the region
Engage strategically with market participants to educate external stakeholders about S&P's project finance approach and assess analytical proposals on complex and novel project finance structures
Demonstrate leadership excellence by acting as a role model, coach and mentor to analysts while coordinating outreach and ensuring analytical consistency in APAC as well as globally
Provide strategic insights and knowledge to analytical teams and identify key local credit and market trends for escalation to the APAC analytical and Global Project finance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 15+ years of experience in the APAC financial sector, with at least 10 years focusing on credit risk within a large commercial bank, investment bank, investment institution/asset manager, rating agency, or audit company
Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; MBA, CFA, or advanced degree strongly preferred
Deep expertise in global and APAC project finance sectors combined with comprehensive knowledge of S&P ratings analytical methodologies
Proven ability to think strategically and operate at an enterprise level, connecting operational activities to broader organizational vision
Demonstrated excellence in communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas across functions and levels both internally and externally
Fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

credit riskproject financeanalytical methodologiesfinancial analysismarket outreach strategythought leadershipstakeholder engagementcredit rating methodologyanalytical consistencystrategic insights

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingmentoringnetworkingcollaborationcoachingarticulating complex ideasengagementrole modeling

Certifications

MBACFA