S&P Global

Associate Director – Local Governments

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

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

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Salary

💰 $137,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead complex credit analysis for diverse local government entities across the dynamic southern U.S. markets
  • Gain exposure to senior leadership and external stakeholders through committee participation and public speaking opportunities
  • Develop expertise in municipal finance while contributing to market-leading research and thought leadership
  • Advance your career in a globally recognized organization with opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Serve as the primary analyst on complex local government credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinions
  • Function as an active, vocal voting member of rating committees, which deliberate rating outcomes and review materials prior to publication
  • Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as relevant research pieces focused on southern U.S. local government markets
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the municipal bond market
  • Function as a sector expert on local government credits, publish thought leadership pieces, and represent the company to external stakeholders through conferences and media interactions
  • Mentor and provide analytic support to junior analysts, fostering a collaborative environment to build consensus across groups with competing priorities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualifications preferred
  • 5-7 years of extensive experience in public finance or local government analysis
  • Strong understanding of municipal finance, including general fund operations, capital planning, and debt structures
  • Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, problem-solving, and research skills
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for internal and external audiences
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis and financial statement interpretation
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments while also functioning independently with initiative to expand knowledge and support team goals
  • Proactive organization with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
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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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Bachelor's degreepostgraduate qualifications