Senior Analyst or Associate Director - EMEA Utilities and Project Finance Ratings in London

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our EMEA Utilities Ratings group at the Senior Analyst or Associate Director level. The team's focus is on fundamental credit analysis of both regulated and unregulated Utilities businesses in EMEA across the gas, electricity, waste, and water sectors. The Team also covers project finance ratings related to power and utilities sectors.

The successful candidate will assume direct analytical responsibility for a portfolio of credits in the region, conducting meetings with management, preparing the analysis, and presenting a rating recommendation to the committee. They will also be expected to contribute to the group's research and other publishing efforts, including cooperation with other groups within S&P Global Ratings.

Responsibilities and 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, leading meetings and interacting with senior management of issuers to obtain information for credit rating decisions.
• Prepare rating committee documentation with solid financial analysis and attention to detail, presenting 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.
• Support the team in its day-to-day activities while operating with autonomy and requiring limited direction.
• Maintain integrity of analytical or compliance related databases as appropriate.

Basic Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience at Senior Analyst level (5+ years at Associate Director level) in financial analysis, demonstrating strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate numerical proficiency and accuracy with figures, maintaining detail-oriented precision while effectively managing multiple key projects.
• Exhibit advanced proficiency in developing, interpreting, and working with complex financial and cash-flow models.
• Be educated to degree level in a relevant business-related field.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) and ability to communicate effectively.
• Capability to navigate and engage in challenging conversations with clarity and empathy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to build trust and foster a shared purpose.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Utilities or Infrastructure sector would be desirable.
• Prior experience of credit analysis related to project finance transactions would be desirable.
• A relevant Master's degree, CFA, or financial qualification would be desirable.
• Ability to speak another European language, for example French, Spanish, German, would be desirable.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• Access to resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay and retirement planning.
• Perks for your partners and little ones.
• Retail discounts, referral incentive awards and small perks.

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.