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S&P Global Associate Director OR Senior Analyst - Structured Finance, Ratings Analytical in Milan, Italy
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12
The Team:
The team cover the analysis of ABS and RMBS transactions in EMEA, developing relationships with market players, contributing to research and publications, and representing S&P Global Ratings at market events. Reporting to the Structured Finance Analytical Manager, the role involves close collaboration with highly experienced industry experts, with an important focus on market dynamics.
The Impact:
The successful applicant will enhance our ability to serve clients efficiently and effectively, demonstrating outstanding analytical excellence and the capacity to provide relevant, insightful, and compelling analysis. Responsibilities include aiding in the analysis for the EMEA ABS & RMBS team. There will be direct analytical responsibility for a portfolio of credits, conducting credit and financial analysis, reviewing, researching, and managing data and transaction documents, running credit models, analysing cash flows, and preparing analytical documentation. Knowledge of applicable criteria is essential, along with providing analytical reasoning in team discussions and presenting analyses in committees. Effective communication is crucial, both within the Structured Finance Analytical team and as an ambassador for S&P Global Ratings with market participants, including issuers and key clients, as well as at conferences where participation as a speaker may be required. A deep understanding of industry trends and issues is expected, along with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
What you stand to Gain:
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment alongside professional specialists. It allows for the deepening and broadening of insight and knowledge in one of the leading credit ratings companies globally. This role provides exposure to a range of markets and asset types while representing S&P Global Ratings in the EMEA ABS market with investors, regulators, and industry experts.
Responsibilities:
Independently prepare and present analysis and recommendations to credit committees.
Conduct analyses on complex Structured Finance transactions: reviewing data and documentation, running related credit and cash-flow models, identifying, and measuring appropriate risk factors, and presenting outcomes in front of a rating committee.
Work closely with senior analysts to provide research and analysis for the Structured Finance team.
Participate in analytical educational meetings with clients to provide insights on our analytical approach.
Model S&P leadership behaviours, coach, and mentor junior staff.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related subject.
Relevant industry experience in Structured Finance, ABS, RMBS, or credit analysis, or related analytical fields. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A S&P employee at this level would typically have 6 or more years of analytical work experience in the financial services industry. We are happy to consider candidates of lesser experience for a Senior Analyst level.
Experience in managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes.
Solid analytical capability, team player, and good time-management skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines under tight timeframes.
Self-starter with a proactive attitude and effective team player.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-changing, global, and regulated environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Excel knowledge is a must. Good/advanced knowledge of Python and/or R is a distinctive advantage.
Fluent in English and German; proficiency in any other EMEA language is an advantage.
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About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating 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 a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
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.
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.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 307055
Posted On: 2024-09-17
Location: Frankfurt, Germany