S&P Global, Inc.
Director Structured Finance Ratings - Esoteric Assets
S&P Global, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
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, who will specialize in Whole Business related securitizations. 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 be responsible for leading end-to-end rating process, 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 proven 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 to the structures and enhancement levels under various economic scenarios. The Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees and interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters, train analysts, identify and elevate analytical and process issues, help the team in problem solving initiatives and outreach, and support the pod lead, AM, Sector Leads, and LAM, as needed. The Director will also play an important role in improving our analytical tools and streamlining our processes by drawing on computer and data science skills.
What’s in it for you Structured finance is an important sector of the capital markets and is a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. It offers the opportunity to work in a collegial culture with great potential for professional development and career growth. To succeed, you must be comfortable with quantitative analysis and have a knack for problem solving.
Responsibilities
Lead and complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions.
Understand and perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner 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 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.
Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients.
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.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $240,000.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, 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 a 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
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.
Locations New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Englewood, CO
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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S&P Global Ratings is seeking a
Director
to join its Structured Finance practice, who will specialize in Whole Business related securitizations. 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 be responsible for leading end-to-end rating process, 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 proven 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 to the structures and enhancement levels under various economic scenarios. The Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees and interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters, train analysts, identify and elevate analytical and process issues, help the team in problem solving initiatives and outreach, and support the pod lead, AM, Sector Leads, and LAM, as needed. The Director will also play an important role in improving our analytical tools and streamlining our processes by drawing on computer and data science skills.
What’s in it for you Structured finance is an important sector of the capital markets and is a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. It offers the opportunity to work in a collegial culture with great potential for professional development and career growth. To succeed, you must be comfortable with quantitative analysis and have a knack for problem solving.
Responsibilities
Lead and complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions.
Understand and perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner 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 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.
Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients.
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.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $240,000.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, 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 a 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
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.
Locations New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Englewood, CO
Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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