Senior Analyst, Structured Finance

S&P Global • Chicago, NY

6d • $110,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role presents an opportunity to contribute to a team at the forefront of ratings innovation. Financial markets are constantly evolving, and S&P is creating a team to ensure we can provide our credit opinions in a timely fashion on new and innovative structures and risks. The primary focus area is Structured Finance. The team will be responsible for market engagement and education, executing new rating engagements and publishing research.

Requirements

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have minimum of 2+ years’ experience in structured finance and credit analysis experience
• Strong proficiency with Excel, financial models, and financial data.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and their relationship to S&P products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure.
• Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CFA

Responsibilities

• Analyze credit quality, review performance data, credit models, underwriting criteria, and macroeconomic and sector factors on structured finance transactions.
• Serve as a primary analyst on new issue and surveillance transactions, completing the end-to-end ratings process.
• Perform cash flow analysis and synthesize results in a timely manner for rating committees.
• Review legal and operating documents to ensure compliance with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.
• Provide feedback to external parties.
• Actively manage relationships with issuers, intermediaries, and investors.
• Effectively communicate S&P’s methodologies and procedures.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Prepare written and oral presentations to rating committees.
• Make recommendations to committees and actively participate in committee deliberations.
• Draft thorough yet concise press releases and presale reports.
• Collaborate with internal parties (editorial, data, etc.) to manage the publication of ratings and reports to external audiences.
• Work on special projects as directed by the analytical team manager.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees