S&P Global
Associate Director - Structured Finance, Novel Transactions - Cross Practice Ana
S&P Global, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 12 About the Role/The Team: 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. Primary focus area is Fund Finance / Structured Finance. Within the context of novel transactions, the team will be responsible for market engagement and education, executing on new rating engagements and publishing research. Responsibilities and Impact: Act as a primary analyst on new engagements and leverage sector experience in the analysis of other engagements. Participate in pre-engagement discussions to provide market education and discuss the rating feasibility of new and innovative structures. Contribute to a new team in support of a key strategic priority for Ratings and build broad knowledge of assets, markets & structures by expanding competencies beyond current areas of expertise. Perform rigorous analytical work, research, fundamental credit analysis and write analytical reports on cross-practice transactions. Interact with market participants to educate external stakeholders about S&P’s analytical approaches and assess proposals on novel structures and present analytical findings to internal and external audiences. Collaborate with analytic teams from different practices and regions to provide rating solutions for complex and esoteric transactions. Complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions. Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings to committees in a timely manner. 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. Demonstrate strong knowledge of cross-practice rating criteria and handle clients’ analytical questions. Contribute to training and outreach efforts, including timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars. Compensation/Benefits Information
This section is only applicable to US candidates. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,400.00 to $180,000. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. What We’re Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field of analytical studies Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience for this level Financial Institutions and Structured finance experience focusing on ABS or credit analysis in funds finance within financial services, including banking Comfort considering relative creditworthiness outside of a typical criteria context Ability to consider new asset and structural risks in the context of rating principles Diligent, intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic 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 Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team Excellent research skills Experience with cash flow modeling for esoteric assets, including triple net, data centers, private equity, transportation ABS Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cash flow modeling and programming languages (e.g. C++, MATLAB, Python, R or VBA) and strong Excel skills Prior experience with data analysis and cash flows Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. For more information on the US S&P Global benefits we provide to our employees, please visit the Benefits section on our site. 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, ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office, before we can proceed to an offer. About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that translate complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global. S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in global markets. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings. What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose, Our People, and Our Values sections describe the culture and benefits. We focus on integrity, discovery, and partnership as we power global markets and offer a range of benefits including health care, flexible time off, learning opportunities, retirement planning and other family-friendly perks. For more information on benefits by country, visit the Benefits page. 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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please email EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency provisions apply. Pay transparency information is available from the Department of Labor. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive suspicious emails or requests, report to reportfraud@spglobal.com and review guidelines on suspected fraud.
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Grade Level (for internal use): 12 About the Role/The Team: 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. Primary focus area is Fund Finance / Structured Finance. Within the context of novel transactions, the team will be responsible for market engagement and education, executing on new rating engagements and publishing research. Responsibilities and Impact: Act as a primary analyst on new engagements and leverage sector experience in the analysis of other engagements. Participate in pre-engagement discussions to provide market education and discuss the rating feasibility of new and innovative structures. Contribute to a new team in support of a key strategic priority for Ratings and build broad knowledge of assets, markets & structures by expanding competencies beyond current areas of expertise. Perform rigorous analytical work, research, fundamental credit analysis and write analytical reports on cross-practice transactions. Interact with market participants to educate external stakeholders about S&P’s analytical approaches and assess proposals on novel structures and present analytical findings to internal and external audiences. Collaborate with analytic teams from different practices and regions to provide rating solutions for complex and esoteric transactions. Complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions. Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings to committees in a timely manner. 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. Demonstrate strong knowledge of cross-practice rating criteria and handle clients’ analytical questions. Contribute to training and outreach efforts, including timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars. Compensation/Benefits Information
This section is only applicable to US candidates. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,400.00 to $180,000. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. What We’re Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field of analytical studies Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience for this level Financial Institutions and Structured finance experience focusing on ABS or credit analysis in funds finance within financial services, including banking Comfort considering relative creditworthiness outside of a typical criteria context Ability to consider new asset and structural risks in the context of rating principles Diligent, intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic 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 Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team Excellent research skills Experience with cash flow modeling for esoteric assets, including triple net, data centers, private equity, transportation ABS Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cash flow modeling and programming languages (e.g. C++, MATLAB, Python, R or VBA) and strong Excel skills Prior experience with data analysis and cash flows Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. For more information on the US S&P Global benefits we provide to our employees, please visit the Benefits section on our site. 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, ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office, before we can proceed to an offer. About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that translate complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global. S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in global markets. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings. What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose, Our People, and Our Values sections describe the culture and benefits. We focus on integrity, discovery, and partnership as we power global markets and offer a range of benefits including health care, flexible time off, learning opportunities, retirement planning and other family-friendly perks. For more information on benefits by country, visit the Benefits page. 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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please email EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency provisions apply. Pay transparency information is available from the Department of Labor. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive suspicious emails or requests, report to reportfraud@spglobal.com and review guidelines on suspected fraud.
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