Senior Analyst – EMEA Utilities and Project Finance Ratings

S&P Global

Senior Analyst or Associate Director managing credit analysis for EMEA Utilities and Project Finance Ratings at S&P Global. Leading portfolio management and analytics for the utilities sector.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage analytical processes for a rating portfolio of credits and support the team in its day-to-day activities, notably data gathering activities.
Perform comprehensive credit analysis utilizing critical thinking skills and deep understanding of financial statements and accounting principles to identify key factors that affect issue and issuer credit ratings.
Lead new transaction and issuer ratings analysis and deliver outcomes in a timely, orderly, and insightful manner.
Develop and maintain an understanding of industry trends and issues, staying connected to external market trends and applying this knowledge to enhance operational success.
Take responsibility for ratings as a primary analyst.
Take the lead on meetings and interact with senior management of issuers to obtain information upon which to base credit rating decisions while building relationships with colleagues outside of your immediate team and function.
Prepare rating committee documentation with solid financial analysis and attention to detail, present findings and opinions to a credit rating committee.
Prepare a variety of material suitable for publication on S&P Global Ratings credit portal and other media.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An S&P Global employee at Senior Analyst level would typically have 3-5 years of experience and at Associate Director level 5+ years of experience in financial analysis.
Demonstrating strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts.
Demonstrate numerical proficiency and accuracy with figures, maintaining detail-oriented precision while effectively managing multiple key projects, conflicting priorities and unexpected changes.
Exhibit advanced proficiency in developing, interpreting, and working with complex financial and cashflow models while applying data-driven thinking to create innovative solutions.
Be educated to degree level in a relevant business-related field.
Fluency in English (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate effectively, expressing thoughts and ideas clearly and persuasively across different functions and levels.
The capability to navigate and engage in challenging conversations with clarity and empathy, actively listening to others to understand their perspectives and responding appropriately.
The ability to work collaboratively with others to build trust and foster a shared purpose, while demonstrating judgment in how you define and structure work for yourself and your team.
Be willing to travel, sometimes at short notice while adapting effectively to different work styles and personalities.

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.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscredit analysisfinancial statementsaccounting principlesfinancial modelingcashflow modelingdata-driven thinkingnumerical proficiencyattention to detailproject management

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingactive listeningcollaborationempathyjudgmentadaptabilityclaritypersuasiveness