Director - Esoteric ABS Structured Finance Ratings

OSTTRA • Englewood, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13 About the Role/The Team: The Esoteric ABS team within the Structured Finance practice provides credit ratings and opinions for securitizations backed by a wide variety of nontraditional assets. In this role, the Director will be responsible for leading and owning the end-to-end rating process, demonstrating strategic perspective and leadership in research, cash flow, credit, and structural analytics, as well as client-facing activities for new issue ratings and surveillance of Esoteric ABS transactions. The Director is expected to set a high standard for collaboration, adaptability, and innovation within the team. What’s in it for you: This is a great opportunity to build a career in finance markets with one of the leading providers of financial market intelligence. We are looking for an individual with a dynamic and proactive personality who has an analytical mindset and is always thinking outside the box. The opportunity to develop and demonstrate advanced leadership skills, drive creative solutions to complex problems, and influence both internal and external stakeholders. In return, you will further enhance your skill sets and sharpen your profile as part of a globally leading organization in fundamental credit research. Impact and Responsibilities: Impact: The Director is responsible for developing leading analytical research and ratings, meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, coaching and mentoring junior team members, resolving client needs, and taking a lead role in external meetings and communications related to rated debt issuers. This includes providing direction, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, and ensuring that all team members are empowered to contribute to the division’s success.

Requirements

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 7+ years of relevant experience, within Structured Finance Ratings and experience working with Esoteric ABS or novel assets classes and legal ratings experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s in business, Finance, Economics, a related field or CFA preferred
• Strong proficiency with Excel, financial models and financial data
• Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner by leveraging creativity and innovation in problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure while demonstrating advanced time management strategies.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical independence and objectivity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team and across stakeholder groups, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
• Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States or in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or CFA designation
• Experience with cash flow modeling and financial market analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience adapting to regulatory changes or evolving market conditions
• Track record of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions, ensuring effective time management and prioritization of competing demands.
• Understand and perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner in committees for esoteric assets, including triple-net, data centers, whole business, transportation ABS, and private equity.
• Analyze credit, cash flow, and performance characteristics of collateral pools.
• Review third-party model output and reconcile with cash flow results from internal models.
• Review legal and operating documents to ensure consistency with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.
• Provide comments to external parties.
• Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making when navigating complex or ambiguous situations.
• Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients, demonstrating emotional intelligence and strong communication skills to build trust and alignment.
• Support the team by training analysts, attending conferences, engaging and leading outreach activities.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis and be able to handle clients’ analytical questions.
• Leading and actively contributing to our training and outreach efforts, including the completion of timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director