CREDit Graduate Program Analyst

OSTTRA•Englewood, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CREDit Graduate Program Analyst role is a two-year training and development opportunity at S&P Global Ratings, with the next intake joining in September 2027. Analysts are hired into a specific practice and may transition between practices according to business needs. During the first year, analysts develop skills and knowledge in their home practice. During the second year, they gain exposure to other practices through classroom training, small projects, or short-term secondments. The program combines practical work experience with completion of a relevant qualification, such as the CFA. In the Corporates practice, analysts are assigned to industry coverage groups and work with companies across a range of industries and sizes. They support the ratings process, from initial meetings with senior management through final rating committees, learning from experienced S&P colleagues. Work includes applying S&P methodology to prepare models, drafting articles for publication, assisting with research, and developing credit judgment and analytical opinions through top-down and bottom-up research. Current placements include Technology, Media & Telecom; Leisure & Entertainment; Consumer Products; Transportation; Autos & Defense; Healthcare; Capital Goods; and Retail & Restaurants, among others. The position requires at least two days per week in the office. Candidates reaching the final interview stage must attend at least one in-person interview, ordinarily at their nearest S&P Global Ratings office. The role is limited to people with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Requirements

Complete a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2027 and have a strong academic record. All majors are welcome.
Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Show intellectual curiosity and a keen interest in learning and applying knowledge in credit analysis.
Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
Strong relationship-building skills, collaboration, and effective communication with team members.
Strong storytelling skills, including the ability to turn complex data insights into engaging narratives for stakeholders.
Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention-to-detail, and organizational abilities.
Proactive mindset and adaptability in a dynamic environment influenced by AI and technology.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.
Work from the office at least two days per week and attend at least one in-person interview if reaching the final interview stage.

Nice To Haves

Background in engineering or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Conduct credit and recovery analysis for services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Evaluate organizations’ creditworthiness and ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit-based products and structured banking transactions.
Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis.
Assist with reporting, research, and presentation development.
Apply S&P methodology to prepare models and support the ratings process, including initial management meetings and final rating committees.
Draft articles for publication and assist with research.
Develop credit intuition and analytical opinions using top-down and bottom-up research.
Collaborate on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects.
Use AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.