CREDit Graduate Program Analyst

S&P Global • New York, NY

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

S&P Global Ratings is a leading provider of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. CREDit Program Analysts are integral to producing high-quality fundamental research and ratings based on established criteria, playing a central role in global investment decisions. This two-year training and development program, with the next intake in September 2027, offers analysts the opportunity to work across various practices and teams to meet evolving market demands. Analysts will build a versatile skill set while contributing to key business areas, including Corporates, Public Finance, Financial Institutions, Structured Finance, Sovereign and International Public Finance, and Infrastructure. The program combines practical work experience with the pursuit of a relevant professional qualification, such as an MBA or CFA.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or postgraduate student in the penultimate year of study only.
• Candidates from traditional finance disciplines e.g. Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
• Diverse academic backgrounds that support innovative and critical thinking and storytelling e.g. Engineering and Sciences, Philosophy, Politics, Classics, Theology, English Language, English Literature and Languages.
• Collaborative and dependable working style, with the ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly, and deliver consistently in a team-oriented environment.
• A learning mindset, comfortable adopting new tools to enhance quality, with a genuine interest in automation and efficiency improvements that maintain clear controls and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability or clear willingness to develop strength in research and data analysis, synthesizing information into clear, concise, decision-ready outputs.
• Strong spreadsheet skills with a willingness to develop proficiency in data and automation tools to improve reliability and consistency.
• Practical fluency with generative AI and large language model tools — or a strong willingness to develop this — paired with sound validation discipline and judgment on when AI should not be used to protect accuracy and confidentiality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research and analysis in a clear, structured format that supports informed decision-making.
• A solutions-oriented mindset focused on delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
• High standards for accuracy, traceability, and quality, with a commitment to responsible technology use — including protecting confidential information and ensuring AI-generated outputs are verified and appropriately attributed.
• English: Required — Fluent (able to conduct meetings, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally).

Nice To Haves

• Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.
• Candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process will be asked to attend at least one in-person interview at their nearest S&P Global Ratings office before an offer can be extended.
• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build capability in credit, financial data, and analytical tooling by applying feedback quickly and adopting standard ways of working that reinforce consistent, decision-ready outputs.
• Contribute to AI-enabled team productivity by sharing reusable prompts, templates, checklists, and lightweight automation that augments team judgment, not replaces it, reducing rework and improving turnaround time.
• Support colleagues proactively with strong attention to detail, and contribute creative, resourceful ideas in collaborative team discussions.
• Champion continuous improvement by questioning existing processes, exploring new tools, and applying fresh perspectives to data and problem-solving.
• Partner with analysts and managers to deliver reliable execution, including clear status updates, early escalation of risks, and consistent follow-through to protect quality and trust.
• Build and maintain high-quality research and data packs using standard templates, applying automation where appropriate to improve consistency while retaining human review of key outputs.
• Use approved large language model tools as an enabler to accelerate research, summarization, and initial drafting - followed by human validation, correction, and explicit evidence capture.
• Collect, clean, reconcile, and validate data; proactively identify inconsistencies, assess assumptions, and flag risks early.
• Support financial model maintenance and contribute to recurring analyst monitoring workflows and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor issuer, sector, and market developments and produce concise, clearly sourced summaries that help analysts move faster and inform decision-making.
• Translate data, analysis, and research into clear, actionable narratives for client and market engagement.
• Develop a client-oriented, solutions-focused mindset by observing and learning from service excellence in practice.
• Apply confidentiality, documentation, and governance requirements consistently across all analytical and operational activities.
• Support supervised piloting and testing of new tools within defined guidelines.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts to referral incentive awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed