Senior Analyst, Americas Public Finance - West Region Utilities and Local Governments

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: S&P Global Ratings is one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. Within S&P Global Ratings, Americas Public Finance is an important sector of the capital markets as our credit analysis supports key funding initiatives and serves as a growth driver for many areas of the economy. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, globally-minded, and collegial environment. The Impact: As a Senior Analyst on the West Region team, you will be leading credit analysis for retail water and wastewater utilities in California, Oregon and Washington; with a secondary focus on counties, municipalities, and school districts across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Your work directly influences critical funding decisions that support infrastructure development and public services across the western United States. You will connect your day-to-day analytical work with broader market priorities and contribute to maintaining our market leadership position. What's in it for you: This position offers high potential for upward mobility within our organization. You'll gain exposure to complex analytical situations while building expertise in specialized municipal market sectors. As your career progresses, you may have opportunities to present at conferences, contribute to thought leadership pieces, and engage with media. This role provides the foundation for career advancement through demonstrated analytical excellence and leadership development. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary analyst on credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinion Serve as an active, vocal voting member of the rating committee, which deliberates rating outcomes and reviews materials prior to publication Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as contribute to relevant research pieces Meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into thorough committee presentations and effective written analysis Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the municipal bond market Mentor and provide analytical support to junior colleagues, sharing insights and expertise to enhance team capabilities Participate in moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations, assist in resolving client needs, and participate in investor calls All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week What We're Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required, and postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3-5+ years of experience in relevant work experience, with experience in the municipal markets a plus Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, and problem-solving skills that demonstrate resilience and focus even when facing challenges Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to integrate and communicate complex information to diverse audiences both internally and externally Strong attention to detail with demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis and ability to identify potential issues others may miss Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals while exercising decision-making authority over your work Excellent time management skills with ability to consistently deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines while managing competing priorities Outstanding proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience with municipal bond analysis or public sector financial evaluation Knowledge of government accounting principles and financial reporting standards Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and analytical frameworks Experience with programming languages and data analytics, as well as AI and automation tools that enhance efficiency Compensation/Benefits Information: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $122,000 USD depending on location, experience, and skills. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please visit S&P Global Benefits. Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States. About S&P Global Ratings At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit What’s In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. 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