About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Ratings Analyst, U.S. Public Finance – Local Government Group, South Region: S&P Global Ratings

The Team: 

The Local Government, South Region provides ratings for counties, municipalities, and school districts throughout the southern U.S. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive and collegial environment, so effective teamwork and a thoughtful approach to problem-solving is highly valued. 

The Impact: 

US Public Finance is an important sector of the capital markets and is a key funding source and 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. 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, global mindset, and empowerment. 

What's in it for you: 

This position is a junior position but with high expectations for upward mobility. It offers the opportunity to work in a collegial culture with great potential for professional development and career growth. Advancement will be available to those who show a strong aptitude and embrace the municipal sector. While overall career development will depend on individual performance and company need, this is an opportunity for your skills and hard work to move you forward. 

Responsibilities and Impact: 

This position is key to maintaining our market relevance and meeting our transaction requirements. As a Grade 9 professional, you will contribute to team initiatives while taking accountability for individual targets. Specifically, in this role, you will: 

• Conducting in-depth research and preparing comprehensive documents and presentations for rating committees, demonstrating strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues 

• Attend rating committee meetings alongside senior analysts as assigned, actively participating and contributing towards team goals 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis 

• Assist in the collection and analysis of data on special projects, resolving issues that are often varied and non-routine 

• Collaborating with analysts to publish periodic thought leadership articles 

• 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, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer 

What We're Looking For: 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in finance, accounting, economics, government/public policy, or similar field required 

• 1+ years of relevant work experience in finance, analysis, or related field 

• Demonstrated interest in local government operations and municipal finance 

• Strong work ethic and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team 

• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, including cash flow and credit models 

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with clients 

• Outstanding proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of programming languages and data analytics, as well as experience with AI and automation tools that enhance efficiency, is a plus 

• Willingness to learn through both formal training and hands-on experience, adaptability to handle changing priorities and complex situations, and creativity to bring innovativ