About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

A collegial team of public finance analysts focused on North American municipal and Canadian public-sector credits. The group values analytical rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and client service, and operates in a fast-paced environment that balances independent judgment with cross-team coordination.

What you stand to Gain:

• Broad analytical exposure to Canadian public-sector entities and U.S. municipal issuers.

• Career development through mentoring, committee participation, and opportunities to lead transactions.

• Visibility with market participants including issuers, investors, and senior leadership.

• Opportunities to contribute to research and thought leadership, including conference presentations and publications.

The Impact and Responsibilities: 

Impact:

This role directly supports the firm’s market relevance and transaction coverage by producing timely, well-reasoned credit opinions. Your analysis and committee recommendations will influence funding outcomes for public-sector issuers and inform investor decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary analyst on assigned credits, preparing well-supported rating recommendations and committee materials.

• Act as a voting member of rating committees, deliberating outcomes and reviewing materials prior to publication.

• Publish timely credit reports and contribute to research pieces and special projects.

• Perform financial statement analysis and apply ratings criteria to assess credit quality and identify key credit drivers.

• Mentor and support junior analysts, helping build consensus across teams with competing priorities.

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, coordinating with internal stakeholders and senior leadership as needed.

• Engage with issuers and investors, conducting meetings and calls to gather information and explain analytical conclusions.

• Bring analytical curiosity and innovation to develop long-term solutions and improve processes.

Compensation and Benefits Information (US only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $98,000 to $138,000. 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.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

• Language: Fluency in French, both written and verbal.

• Experience: An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have two to five years of extensive experience in public finance, credit analysis, or a closely related field.

• Technical skills: Strong quantitative analysis skills and a solid understanding of financial reporting and markets.

• Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office with aptitude for learning proprietary and emerging digital tools.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Analytical curiosity and integrity with strong problem-solving and research abilities.

• Clear verbal and written communication for internal and external audiences.

• Collaboration and mentorship skills to work effectively across teams.

• Organization and time management to prioritize competing deadlines.

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience covering North American public-sector issuers.

• Familiarity with S&P Ratings criteria and analytical products.

• Experience contributing to published research or presenting at industry conferences.