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Russell Ernst, CFA, currently serves as Principal Analyst at S&P Global, a position held since 2018, following a progression from Financial Analyst and Product Manager roles beginning in 2004. Ernst specializes in analyzing regulatory developments for the S&P Global Market Intelligence affiliate, Regulatory Research Associates, focusing on the electric and natural gas utility sector. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Research Assistant at Standard & Poor's, where participation in the credit rating decision-making process encompassed analysis of financial statements and corporate business plans, and as a Settlements Analyst at Deutsche Bank, analyzing OTC derivatives for risk management. Russell Ernst holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Psychology from the University at Albany.