Associate Director, Regulatory Research

• Serve as a subject matter expert on US state utility regulation, regulatory risk, and utility financial performance, providing guidance and insight on complex regulatory and industry developments.
• Lead the identification, analysis, and interpretation of significant regulatory, legislative, and policy developments affecting electric and natural gas utilities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Own and continuously enhance proprietary regulatory datasets, analytical frameworks, and research processes to ensure scalability, consistency, and long‑term sustainability.
• Produce and oversee high‑impact research, comparative evaluations, and thought leadership that support investor, utility, and industry decision‑making.
• Partner across S&P Global divisions and research teams to develop integrated insights, innovative products, and client‑focused solutions.
• Evaluate emerging trends in utility regulation, energy policy, grid modernization, and market design, identifying implications for clients and opportunities for new research.
• Leverage advanced analytics, AI‑enabled tools, and technology‑driven workflows to improve research efficiency, expand analytical capabilities, and enhance product quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, utility executives, industry organizations, and other subject matter experts to strengthen market intelligence and research depth.
• Serve as a trusted resource for clients by addressing complex inquiries, delivering presentations, and communicating regulatory developments and market implications.
• Mentor and support junior analysts by sharing expertise, reviewing research, and promoting best practices in analytical rigor, data quality, and written communication.
• Recommend strategic enhancements to research methodologies, operational processes, and product offerings based on market developments and client needs.
• Demonstrate leadership by fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and helping advance the team’s objectives and S&P Global’s values.

• Extensive work experience analyzing utility regulation, energy policy, financial performance, or related areas within the energy industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex regulatory, legislative, financial, and market information and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with clients, industry participants, and senior leadership.
• Experience developing analytical frameworks, managing large datasets, and improving research processes and operational workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and database management; experience with Python, SQL, AI‑enabled analytical tools, or other advanced technologies is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to author authoritative research and present complex topics clearly to professional audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, industry engagement, and staying current on emerging market, regulatory, and technology trends.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a high‑performing research culture.

Demonstrates expertise in utility regulation, energy policy, and financial performance, with a strong ability to analyze complex regulatory developments and translate them into actionable insights. Proficient in advanced analytics and database management, with a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration across teams.

• Utility Regulation Analysis
• Advanced Analytics Proficiency
• Stakeholder Communication
• Research Methodology Development
• Data Management Expertise

• Utility Regulation
• Energy Policy Analysis
• Financial Performance Evaluation
• Analytical Framework Development
• Data Analysis
• Research Methodologies
• Regulatory Risk Assessment
• Market Design Evaluation
• Comparative Evaluations
• Thought Leadership

• Effective Communication
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Leadership

• Utility Financial Performance
• Regulatory Developments
• Legislative Analysis
• Grid Modernization
• Market Trends
• Energy Industry
• Client‑Focused Solutions
• Operational Workflows
• Research Processes
• Regulatory Compliance

• Excel
• Python
• SQL
• AI‑Enabled Analytical Tools
• Database Management