About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

  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, globally-minded, and collegial environment. 

The Impact: 

As a Senior Analyst on the Charter Schools team, you will be leading credit analysis for charter schools, independent schools, and community colleges. You will play a significant role in initiatives to improve efficiencies in public finance credit analysis while providing professional expertise to enhance the knowledge and skill base of our organization. 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. You will be called upon by senior staff to advise on complex issues and larger clients using your analytical perspective, while building relationships with peers outside of your immediate team. 

What's in it for you: 

This position offers significant potential for upward mobility and career advancement. You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in public finance credit analysis while working in a collaborative environment that values analytical excellence. As your career progresses, you may present at conferences, support and write opinion pieces, or speak with the media. You will contribute to a strong talent development culture that values integrated and high-impact analysis, service excellence, and empowerment, while building professional relationships across the organization. 

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 

• Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as contribute to relevant research pieces 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the municipal bond market 

• Evaluate multiple analytical scenarios and communicate rationale clearly in group settings 

• Mentor and provide analytic support to more junior analysts 

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

What We're Looking For: 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2-5+ years of experience in public finance credit analysis, municipal bond analysis, or related financial analysis roles 

• Ability to