Ratings Analytical Intern

S&P Global•Boulder, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&P Global Ratings is seeking a summer intern to support its credit ratings work. The intern will work with junior and senior analysts and engage with senior management of issuing entities during the ratings process, including ratings committees and management meetings. The internship also includes a group mock ratings committee project: interns conduct due diligence and research on an unrated company or entity, develop a suggested credit rating, and present their recommendation to a committee of senior business leaders. Successful interns may be considered for the 2028 CREDit graduate program. The position is based in Boulder, Colorado, and employees must work from the office at least two days per week. Candidates who reach the final interview stage must attend at least one in-person interview. The role is limited to candidates with indefinite authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate student in the penultimate year of study; all majors are welcome.
Reside in the internship location for the entire duration.
Have the right to work indefinitely in the United States.
Be adept with Excel and other Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Be able to learn quickly, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Have problem-solving, time-management, attention-to-detail, and organizational abilities.
Be willing and able to learn to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
Have fluent English and fluency in the primary language of the country of application.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors include Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Engineering, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data, and Statistics.
Familiarity with AI technologies or tools, including machine learning algorithms, natural language processing tools, and/or robotic process automation.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand ratings criteria and methodology.
Assist with preparing documents for rating committee and issuer management meetings.
Work with assigned summer intern project teams to complete and present a mock ratings committee project.
Provide timely and accurate quarterly financial statistics and data analysis.
Assist with reporting, research, presentations, and modelling.
Use AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.
Support improvements in execution and complete ad hoc writing projects.
Conduct due diligence and research on an assigned unrated company or entity, develop a suggested credit rating, and present the final recommendation to a Ratings Committee.