About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

You will join a sector team within S&P Global Ratings that produces high‑quality fundamental credit research and benchmarks. The team focuses on the Transportation, Auto, Aerospace & Defense, and Engineering & Construction industries, and regularly engages with senior corporate executives and investors. Team members collaborate across offices and time zones to deliver timely, criteria‑driven analysis.

What you stand to Gain:

• Skill growth in financial modeling, credit analysis, and written communication.

• Exposure to senior management of large U.S. corporates and to the rating process.

• Professional development including encouragement and financial support to pursue the CFA and/or an MBA.

• Career progression opportunities for high performers, with a clear path toward Rating Analyst responsibilities.

The Impact and Responsibilities:

The Impact:

This role supports the team’s surveillance and rating activities by producing accurate, timely credit analysis that informs committee decisions and external publications. Your work helps maintain S&P Global Ratings’ reputation for integrity and transparency and supports capital markets by improving credit risk transparency for investors and issuers.

Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing surveillance of a portfolio of rated corporate issuers through financial statement analysis, forecasting, and industry research.

• Contribute to financial models and written materials used for committee reviews and external publications.

• Identify and flag potential issues in financial analysis and credit assessments with attention to detail.

• Collaborate with team members across offices and time zones; participate in team discussions and meetings with issuers and other external parties.

• Take initiative to support broader team goals and operate effectively in an environment of continuous improvement and high customer service standards.

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 65,000 to 72,000. 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.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; business or quantitative discipline preferred.

• Professional development: Some progress toward the CFA or MBA is a benefit; commitment to pursue further credentials expected.

• Experience: An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 0–1 years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, investment banking, accounting, or related finance roles.

• Technical skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and an ability to learn new workflow applications.

• Analytical skills: Strong financial statement analysis and accounting knowledge; ability to process and analyze complex financial information accurately under tight deadlines.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• Soft skills: Well organized; able to multitask and meet deadlines; strong team player; independent, critical thinker; self‑starter; coachable with a genuine desire for personal development.

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in credit research, corporate finance, or related analytical roles.

• Familiarity with sector dynamics in Transportation, Auto, Aerospace & Defense, or Engineering & Construction.

• Experience building or maintaining financial models.

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

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover op