Director, Infrastructure Credit Ratings - North America

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible time off

Continuing education

Retirement plan

Two in-office days per week

Job summary

S&P Global Ratings in New York seeks a Director of North America Infrastructure Ratings to lead and develop a team delivering rigorous credit analyses on essential infrastructure assets. You will drive forward-looking ratings, engage with issuers and investors, and shape analytical processes with AI-enabled tools.

You will oversee complex project finance structures, mentor analysts, and ensure governance while upholding analytical independence in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project finance or infrastructure finance.
• Strong understanding of PPP, EPC, and O&M contracts.
• Expert cash flow modeling, ratio and covenant analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and train junior analysts.
• Experience using AI/automation to enhance research with validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop analysts, building credit expertise and capability to leverage AI.
• Deliver high-quality credit analyses across issuers and sectors with forward-looking insights.
• Translate issuer developments into clear, decision-ready analytical perspectives with scenario analysis.
• Identify workflow improvements with Data, Technology, Compliance, and Methodology teams.
• Engage with issuers, investors, and market participants with independence and credibility.

Skills

Project finance

Infrastructure finance

Team leadership

AI adoption

Communication with issuers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or CFA valued

Tools

Generative AI

Advanced analytics

Automation tools

Job description

S&P Global Ratings in New York seeks a Director of North America Infrastructure Ratings to lead and develop a team delivering rigorous credit analyses on essential infrastructure assets. You will drive forward-looking ratings, engage with issuers and investors, and shape analytical processes with AI-enabled tools.

You will oversee complex project finance structures, mentor analysts, and ensure governance while upholding analytical independence in a fast-paced market.