S&P Global
Associate Director - Structured Finance, Novel Transactions - Cross Practice Ana
S&P Global, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use):
12
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 the primary analyst on new engagements and leverage sector experience in analysis of other engagements.
Conduct pre-engagement discussions to provide market education and assess rating feasibility of new and innovative structures.
Complete end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions.
Perform rigorous analytical work, research, fundamental credit analysis and writing analytical reports on cross-practice transactions.
Interact with market participants to educate external stakeholders about S’P’s analytical approaches.
Collaborate with analytic teams from different practices & regions to provide rating solutions for complex & esoteric transactions.
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.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria cross practice and respond to clients’ analytical questions.
Contribute to training and outreach efforts, including timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars.
Compensation Base salary range: $120,400.00 to $180,000.00. Final base salary will be based on individual’s geographic location and experience level.
Basic Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Information Technology, or related field of analytical studies.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Financial Institutions and Structured Finance industry focusing on ABS or credit analysis for funds finance within financial services, including banking.
Comfortable evaluating creditworthiness outside typical criteria context.
Ability to consider new asset and structural risks in the context of our rating principles.
Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and drive to succeed.
Proficiency with Excel, financial models, and financial data.
Strong understanding of financial markets and their relation to S’P products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems promptly and insightfully.
Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills; works well in 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 (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.
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, etc. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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12
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 the primary analyst on new engagements and leverage sector experience in analysis of other engagements.
Conduct pre-engagement discussions to provide market education and assess rating feasibility of new and innovative structures.
Complete end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions.
Perform rigorous analytical work, research, fundamental credit analysis and writing analytical reports on cross-practice transactions.
Interact with market participants to educate external stakeholders about S’P’s analytical approaches.
Collaborate with analytic teams from different practices & regions to provide rating solutions for complex & esoteric transactions.
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.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria cross practice and respond to clients’ analytical questions.
Contribute to training and outreach efforts, including timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars.
Compensation Base salary range: $120,400.00 to $180,000.00. Final base salary will be based on individual’s geographic location and experience level.
Basic Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Information Technology, or related field of analytical studies.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Financial Institutions and Structured Finance industry focusing on ABS or credit analysis for funds finance within financial services, including banking.
Comfortable evaluating creditworthiness outside typical criteria context.
Ability to consider new asset and structural risks in the context of our rating principles.
Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and drive to succeed.
Proficiency with Excel, financial models, and financial data.
Strong understanding of financial markets and their relation to S’P products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems promptly and insightfully.
Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills; works well in 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 (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.
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, etc. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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