CREDit Graduate Program Analyst - Corporates

S&P Global•Englewood, CO

1d•$75,000 - $81,000•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 based on business needs. During the first year, analysts build skills and knowledge in their home practice; during the second year, they gain exposure to other practices through classroom training, projects, or short-term secondments. Analysts combine practical work experience with a relevant qualification, such as the CFA. In the Corporates practice, analysts are assigned to industry coverage groups and support the ratings process, from initial meetings with senior management through final rating committees. They apply S&P methodology to prepare models, draft articles for publication, assist with research, and develop credit intuition and analytical opinions through top-down and bottom-up research. Industry placements may include Technology, Media & Telecom; Leisure & Entertainment; Consumer Products; Transportation; Autos & Defense; Healthcare; Capital Goods; Retail & Restaurants; and others. The position includes conducting credit and recovery analysis, evaluating organizations’ creditworthiness, preparing quarterly financial and statistical analysis, and assisting with reporting, research, and presentations. Analysts also collaborate on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects. Employees must work from the office at least two days per week. The role is limited to people with indefinite authorization to work in the United States, and finalists must attend at least one in-person interview before an offer can be made.

Requirements

Complete at least an undergraduate degree by August 2027 and have a strong academic record.
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Intellectual curiosity and interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
Ability to conduct independent analysis and research with initiative and resourcefulness.
Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and communication skills.
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 advances in AI and technology.
Ability to use AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.
Availability to work from an office at least two days per week.
Final-stage candidates must attend at least one in-person interview before an offer can be made.

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, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Evaluate organizations’ creditworthiness and ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit-based products and structured banking transactions.
Prepare timely and accurate 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.
Draft articles for publication and assist with research.
Develop credit intuition and analytical opinions using top-down and bottom-up research.
Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects.
Use AI technologies to analyze large datasets, derive actionable insights, and integrate them into existing analytical frameworks.
Participate in classroom training, projects, and short-term secondments to gain exposure to other practices during the second program year.