Director, Lead Analyst, Global Infrastructure

S&P Global

Director, Lead Analyst in Global Infrastructure at S&P Global. Leading credit analysis and developing analysts in North America Regulated Utilities.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality credit analysis and sector insight that directly informs ratings decisions and client communications.
Serve as a pod lead and subject matter resource for Regulated Utility coverage in North America, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (ratings committees, legal, surveillance) and external market participants (issuers, advisors, lenders) to surface material credit information.
Lead credit analysis for Regulated Utility transactions and issuers, including financial modeling, covenant and structure review, and scenario stress testing.
Produce clear, concise credit writeups, committee materials, and market commentary that translate complex technical analysis into actionable conclusions.
Oversee the relationship with issuers in the portfolio.
Coordinate and mentor junior analysts in the pod; assign work, review deliverables, and provide feedback to develop technical and analytical skills.
Monitor market, regulatory, and sector trends in North America and incorporate those insights into issuer surveillance and forward-looking analysis.
Engage cross functionally to gather inputs and ensure consistency of approach across ratings and product teams.
Maintain high standards of documentation, quality control, and timeliness in all deliverables.
Lead operational and process improvements, maintaining a focus on both analytical excellence and a risk mindset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 7+ years of experience in financial services or capital markets
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree or CFA strongly preferred
Strong regulated utilities background with deep understanding of corporate credit analysis gained in a transactional, analytical or credit roles with at least 3 years experience as a corporate analyst
Proven ability to synthesize quantitative analysis and qualitative factors into clear credit opinions and committee materials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex analysis to senior stakeholders and external market participants.
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or pods, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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 analysisfinancial modelingcovenant reviewstructure reviewscenario stress testingquantitative analysisqualitative analysisdocumentationquality controloperational improvements

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipmentoringrelationship buildinganalytical skillsteam managementtime managementpresentation skillscollaborationfeedback provision

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAdvanced degreeCFA