Associate Director – North America Regulated Utilities, Infrastructure Ratings

S&P Global

. Lead end-to-end credit analysis for an assigned portfolio of North American regulated utility issuers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,100 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in credit analysis, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors, while effectively mentoring junior analysts and embedding AI tools into analytical workflows. Strong communication skills and adherence to governance and data management practices are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Credit AnalysisFinancial AnalysisGenerative AI IntegrationCoaching Junior AnalystsEnergy Sector Expertise

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

Cash Flow ModelingRatio AnalysisCovenant AnalysisAccounting FundamentalsAnalytical Methodology

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringStructured Feedback

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsLarge Language ModelsAnalytical Workflows

Industry Keywords

Energy FinanceInfrastructure FinanceCorporate Credit AnalysisData GovernanceMarket Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end credit analysis for an assigned portfolio of North American regulated utility issuers
Prepare committee-ready rating materials and participate actively in rating committees
Lead portfolio surveillance and updates
Connect market developments and issuer performance to forward-looking risk themes
Coach and mentor junior analysts on credit fundamentals, modeling discipline, and responsible AI tool use
Develop and improve analytical playbooks, standard processes, and prompt libraries
Partner with stakeholders to identify, test, adopt, and roll out analytical use cases with governance and change management
Embed approved AI and LLM tools into analytical workflows for research, comparisons, and drafting
Synthesize data, analysis, and research into market-facing narratives
Contribute to thought leadership and sector commentaries
Ensure adherence to analytical methodology, confidentiality, and data governance requirements
Contribute to controlled automation and agentic workflows with human oversight
Partner with Data and Engineering teams to scale analytical workflows safely

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 10 years of relevant experience in energy, infrastructure finance, or corporate credit analysis
Strong energy or infrastructure background and deep understanding of credit analysis
Financial analysis skills, including cash flow modeling, ratio and covenant analysis, and accounting fundamentals
Ability to deliver high-quality credit analysis across a portfolio with limited oversight
Ability to coach junior analysts through structured feedback and quality review
Practical experience embedding generative AI, large language models (LLMs), or agentic workflows into analytical processes
Disciplined governance, validation, bias awareness, and adherence to approved AI boundaries
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pivot into different sectors
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
Final-stage candidates must attend at least one in-person interview
Employees must work from the office a minimum of two days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive plan
Additional S&P Global benefits
Health care coverage
Generous time off
Continuous learning resources
Retirement planning
Continuing education program
Company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Family benefits and perks
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards