
Research Assistant
S&P Global
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Colorado • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $72,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support ongoing surveillance of a portfolio of rated corporate issuers through financial statement analysis, forecasting, and industry research.
- Contribute to financial models and written materials used for committee reviews and external publications.
- Identify and flag potential issues in financial analysis and credit assessments with attention to detail.
- Collaborate with team members across offices and time zones; participate in team discussions and meetings with issuers and other external parties.
- Take initiative to support broader team goals and operate effectively in an environment of continuous improvement and high customer service standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; business or quantitative discipline preferred.
- Some progress toward the CFA or MBA is a benefit; commitment to pursue further credentials expected.
- 0–1 years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, investment banking, accounting, or related finance roles.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and an ability to learn new workflow applications.
- Strong financial statement analysis and accounting knowledge; ability to process and analyze complex financial information accurately under tight deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Well organized; able to multitask and meet deadlines; strong team player; independent, critical thinker; self-starter; coachable with a genuine desire for personal development.
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statement analysisforecastingfinancial modelingcredit assessmentaccounting knowledgedata analysisExcelWordPowerPoint
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillsteam playermultitaskingindependent thinkerself-startercoachableinitiativeorganizational skills
Certifications
CFAMBA