About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Title: 320665 Senior Analyst, Americas Public Finance – Local Governments Midwest: S&P Global Ratings  

 
The Locations:  
Chicago, IL  

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. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, diverse, and collegial environment. 
 

The Role:  As a Senior Analyst on the Local Governments – Midwest team, you will be leading credit analysis for counties, municipalities, and school districts in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. As part of your role, you will meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into a thorough committee presentation and effective written analysis. You may also participate in moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations, assist in resolving client needs, participate in investor calls with more senior analysts, and contribute to research for publications or special projects. As your career progresses, you may have the opportunity to present at conferences, support and write opinion pieces, or speak with the media. 

 
The Career Opportunity:  This position is a mid-level position, but with high potential for upward mobility. Advancement is achievable for those who demonstrate strong aptitude, a positive attitude, and solid analytic understanding of the municipal sector. While overall career progression will depend on individual performance and company need, this is an opportunity for your skills and hard work to advance your career within the organization. This position will give a successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to a strong talent development culture that values integrated and high-impact analysis, service excellence, diversity, and empowerment. 
 
Responsibilities: 

This position is key to maintaining our market relevance and meeting our transaction requirements.  

Specifically, in this role, the analyst will: 

• 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