CREDit Graduate Program Analyst

S&P Global•Boulder, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CREDit Graduate Program Analyst – Corporates 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 but may transition between practices as business demands require. During the first year, analysts build skills and knowledge in their home practice. In 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 corporations across a range of sectors. They support the ratings process from initial meetings with senior management through final rating committees, applying S&P methodology, preparing models, drafting articles for publication, assisting with research, and developing credit judgment through top-down and bottom-up analysis. Placements may include Technology, Media & Telecom; Leisure & Entertainment; Consumer Products; Transportation; Autos & Defense; Healthcare; Capital Goods; Retail & Restaurants; and other areas. The position requires at least two days per week in the office. Candidates who reach the final interview stage must attend at least one in-person interview before an offer can be made. The role is limited to people with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Requirements

Complete a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2027, with a strong academic record.
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
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, collaboration, and communication skills.
Strong storytelling skills, including the ability to translate 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 advances in artificial intelligence and technology.
Ability to utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Background in engineering or related technical fields.
All majors are welcome; examples listed include Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data, and Statistics.

Responsibilities

Conduct credit and recovery analysis for services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring 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 and prepare models to support the ratings process.
Draft articles for publication and assist with research.
Develop credit intuition and analytical opinions using top-down and bottom-up research.
Support the ratings process from initial meetings with senior management through final rating committees.
Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects.