Senior Analyst or Associate Director - EMEA Utilities and Project Finance Ratings - S&P Global

The Team

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.

About the Role

Grade Level: 12.

The Impact

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.

What's In It For You

• A diverse mix of analytical challenges
• Take the lead on sectorial or regional publications
• Cooperation with analysts globally
• Interact with large utilities' top management teams
• Interact with financial intermediaries such as bankers, arrangers and advisors.
• Work on exciting projects related to criteria development

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, through the application of the relevant S&P Global Ratings criteria.
• 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 (such as rating trends reports, press releases, webinars and detailed commentaries).
• Support the team in its day-to-day activities, notably data gathering activities while operating with autonomy and requiring limited direction.
• Maintain integrity of analytical or compliance related databases as appropriate.

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

Basic Required Qualifications

• 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.

All candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process must attend at least one in-person interview at the nearest S&P Global Ratings office before an offer can proceed.

Additional Preferred 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 & 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.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards - small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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