S&P Global

Associate Director, Structured Finance

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Colorado • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,400 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • This role presents an opportunity to contribute to a team at the forefront of ratings innovation focused on structured finance.
  • The role supports the timely delivery of high-quality credit opinions on innovative and complex structured finance transactions.
  • Perform rigorous analytical work, research, fundamental credit analysis and writing of analytical reports on structured finance and cross-practice transactions.
  • Interact with market participants to educate external stakeholders about S&P’s analytical approaches and assess analytical proposals on novel structures.
  • Collaborate with analytic teams from different practices & regions to provide rating solutions for complex & esoteric transactions.
  • Serve as a primary analyst on new issue and surveillance transactions, completing the end-to-end ratings process.
  • Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner in committees.
  • Review legal and operating documents to ensure consistency with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.
  • Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients.

Requirements

  • An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have minimum of 3+ years’ experience in structured finance and credit analysis experience
  • Ability to consider relative creditworthiness outside of a typical criteria context
  • The ability to consider new asset and structural risks in the context of our rating principles
  • Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree required.
Benefits
  • 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.
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