S&P Global Ratings Recruits Infrastructure Director in New York to Lead Credit Analysis and AI Integration
S&P Global Ratings is seeking a Director of Infrastructure and Project Finance, offering a base salary range of $180,000 to $240,000 alongside an annual incentive plan.
The role sits within the Credit Ratings division, which brings together more than 1,400 analysts globally. Specifically, the position operates inside the North America Infrastructure Ratings team, providing independent credit analysis across transportation, energy and utilities, digital infrastructure including data centers, and social infrastructure throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Director Oversees North American Infrastructure Credit Portfolio
The incoming director will manage a diverse portfolio of North American infrastructure credits. Responsibilities include delivering forward-looking rating opinions for project finance structures and corporate debt, which covers regulated investor-owned utilities, midstream operators, liquefied natural gas developers, and power generators.
Beyond portfolio oversight, the position carries a heavy mandate for talent development and workflow modernization. S&P Global requires candidates to possess practical experience using generative AI, advanced analytics, and automation tools to enhance research, monitoring, and drafting. The firm expects leadership to embed these technologies while preserving human judgment, validation, and accountability across rating committee discussions.
Applicants Need Decade of Infrastructure Finance Experience
Applicants for the Grade Level 13 position typically need 10 or more years of relevant experience in project finance or infrastructure finance across ratings, banking, advisory, investing, or credit. The role demands deep familiarity with infrastructure project structures and documentation, including public-private partnership agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, operations and maintenance agreements, and offtake frameworks.
The compensation package includes health and wellness coverage, flexible downtime, continuing education programs with company-matched student loan contributions, and retirement planning. Final-stage candidates must complete at least one in-person interview at the nearest S&P Global Ratings office, and employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week. The position is limited to individuals with an indefinite right to work in the United States.
