About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated analyst, with a detailed understanding of the corporate credit analysis, and excellent organization and communication skills. Effective teamwork and a thoughtful approach to problem solving are highly valued.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a team of about 15 analysts (per sector) with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are now working in a hybrid environment with 2 days a week in the office and 3 days remote. 

Key responsibilities:

As an Associate Director, you will analyze a portfolio of assigned entities as well as complex situations, data and information, and assess issuer’s quarterly and annual operating results against our financial projections. This position is responsible for meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, assisting in resolving client needs, contributing to media and other investor inquiries, and taking the lead at external meetings related to credits, as assigned by a more senior manager. Specifically, in this role, the analyst will:

• Act as the primary analyst for complex entities and be an active, vocal voting member of the committee who makes recommendations to the rating committee and prepares materials for ratings publication.

• Develop forecasts and recommend ratings for issuers and debt issues consistent with existing S&P criteria; learn and apply S&P internal systems, and effectively communicate S&P’s methodology and procedures to clients;

• Aid in identifying market trends;

• Write analytical reports, contribute to thought leadership pieces and synthesize analysis into well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations that demonstrate a strong understanding of financial markets and the relationship to S&P products;

• Work effectively with markets and jurisdictions outside of primary focus in a team-oriented, multi-cultural and global environment; and

• Ensure a risk aware culture including leading by example.

• This person will have the opportunity to increase our ability to efficiently and effectively serve our clients.

• Your analysis and work is essential to the covering of a diverse portfolio of credits, as well as in the training of others to help them resolve difficult day-to-day analytical issues and problems.

• This role has significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Must have an MBA, advanced degree and/or CFA

• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry.

• Highly proficient at working with financial models.

• Demonstrated track record of analytical skills.

• The candidate should possess critical thinking skills, along with proficiency with major off-the-shelf software.

• The candidate should have the aptitude to be a team player, but also be able to work independently.

• The candidate must have strong verbal communication and writing skills; analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent time management and the ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and multi-task; the ability to think independently and critically; and the ability to mentor others.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is USD $98,000 - $241,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.  
 

US Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.   

Hybrid Work Requirements: All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.  

Interview Requirements: 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.