S&P Global, Inc.
Director Structured Finance Ratings - Digital Assets Securitizations
S&P Global, Inc., Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use):
13 The Team: S&P Global Ratings is seeking a
Director
to join its Structured Finance practice, specializing in decentralized Finance (DeFi) related securitizations. This is a developing sector combining DeFi principles with traditional structured finance techniques. A strong understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystems would be preferable. The Director will be a member of the Esoteric team, which provides credit ratings and opinions for securitizations backed by a wide variety of nontraditional assets. In this role, the Director will lead end-to-end rating processes, research, cash flow, credit, legal, and structural analytics, and client-facing activities for new issue ratings and surveillance of Non-traditional ABS transactions. The Impact: This role blends leadership, research, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, client-facing interactions, and project management. Daily tasks include leading and completing the end-to-end ratings process, reviewing documents, assessing the credit profile of collateral pools, and conducting cash flow analyses to determine the credit rating impact of stress tests under various economic scenarios. The Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees, interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters, train analysts, identify and escalate analytical and process issues, support problem solving initiatives and outreach, and assist the pod lead, AM, Sector Leads, and LAM as needed. The Director will also contribute to improving analytical tools and streamlining processes through data science skills. What’s in it for you : Structured finance is a key sector of the capital markets. The role offers opportunities to work in a collegial culture with potential for professional development and career growth. To succeed, you should be comfortable with quantitative analysis and problem solving. Responsibilities : Lead and complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions. Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in committees for non-traditional assets, including transportation ABS, private equity, triple-net, data centers, whole business. Analyze credit, cash flow, and performance characteristics of collateral pools. Review third-party model output and reconcile with internal models. Review legal and operating documents to ensure consistency with criteria and identify issues with transaction structure. Provide comments to external parties. Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients. Support the team by training analysts, attending conferences, and leading outreach activities. Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis; respond to clients’ analytical questions. Lead and contribute to training and outreach efforts, including timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars. Compensation/Benefits Information:
(This section is applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $240,000.00. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience, skills, training, licenses, and certifications. What We’re Looking For
: Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate or Graduate degree. At least 10 years of relevant work experience. Prior experience in structured finance. Prior experience with data analysis and cash flows in esoteric assets including Aircraft, NNN, Container, Timeshare, Data Centers; experience with cash flow modeling for non-traditional assets. Understanding of financial markets. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent research skills. Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems with ingenuity in a timely and insightful manner. Project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines under time pressure. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team. Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and drive to succeed. Preferred Qualifications : Knowledge of cash flow modeling and programming languages (e.g., C++, MATLAB, Python, R, or VBA); strong Excel skills. Proven research, verbal, and written communication skills. Benefits Information: For more information on the benefits, visit SPG benefits pages for new hires. Locations : New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Englewood, CO Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States. All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Final stage interviews typically involve in-person interviews at a nearby S&P Global Ratings office before an offer. About S&P Global Ratings Our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide essential insights to translate complexity into clarity for market participants to make informed decisions. Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic submissions will be considered.
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Grade Level (for internal use):
13 The Team: S&P Global Ratings is seeking a
Director
to join its Structured Finance practice, specializing in decentralized Finance (DeFi) related securitizations. This is a developing sector combining DeFi principles with traditional structured finance techniques. A strong understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystems would be preferable. The Director will be a member of the Esoteric team, which provides credit ratings and opinions for securitizations backed by a wide variety of nontraditional assets. In this role, the Director will lead end-to-end rating processes, research, cash flow, credit, legal, and structural analytics, and client-facing activities for new issue ratings and surveillance of Non-traditional ABS transactions. The Impact: This role blends leadership, research, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, client-facing interactions, and project management. Daily tasks include leading and completing the end-to-end ratings process, reviewing documents, assessing the credit profile of collateral pools, and conducting cash flow analyses to determine the credit rating impact of stress tests under various economic scenarios. The Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees, interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters, train analysts, identify and escalate analytical and process issues, support problem solving initiatives and outreach, and assist the pod lead, AM, Sector Leads, and LAM as needed. The Director will also contribute to improving analytical tools and streamlining processes through data science skills. What’s in it for you : Structured finance is a key sector of the capital markets. The role offers opportunities to work in a collegial culture with potential for professional development and career growth. To succeed, you should be comfortable with quantitative analysis and problem solving. Responsibilities : Lead and complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions. Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in committees for non-traditional assets, including transportation ABS, private equity, triple-net, data centers, whole business. Analyze credit, cash flow, and performance characteristics of collateral pools. Review third-party model output and reconcile with internal models. Review legal and operating documents to ensure consistency with criteria and identify issues with transaction structure. Provide comments to external parties. Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients. Support the team by training analysts, attending conferences, and leading outreach activities. Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis; respond to clients’ analytical questions. Lead and contribute to training and outreach efforts, including timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars. Compensation/Benefits Information:
(This section is applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $240,000.00. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience, skills, training, licenses, and certifications. What We’re Looking For
: Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate or Graduate degree. At least 10 years of relevant work experience. Prior experience in structured finance. Prior experience with data analysis and cash flows in esoteric assets including Aircraft, NNN, Container, Timeshare, Data Centers; experience with cash flow modeling for non-traditional assets. Understanding of financial markets. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent research skills. Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems with ingenuity in a timely and insightful manner. Project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines under time pressure. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team. Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and drive to succeed. Preferred Qualifications : Knowledge of cash flow modeling and programming languages (e.g., C++, MATLAB, Python, R, or VBA); strong Excel skills. Proven research, verbal, and written communication skills. Benefits Information: For more information on the benefits, visit SPG benefits pages for new hires. Locations : New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Englewood, CO Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States. All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Final stage interviews typically involve in-person interviews at a nearby S&P Global Ratings office before an offer. About S&P Global Ratings Our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide essential insights to translate complexity into clarity for market participants to make informed decisions. Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic submissions will be considered.
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