S&P Global

Senior Analyst – Business Services Sector

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milan • Italy

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the credit ratings landscape by conducting in-depth corporate credit analysis and providing forward looking opinions.
  • Your work will directly influence rating decisions and contribute towards market transparency, helping investors and other stakeholders make informed decisions.
  • Most of the work is expected to be in the Business Services sector, but this may vary depending on the business needs of the team.
  • Conduct comprehensive corporate credit analysis to evaluate the creditworthiness of corporate entities.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis and continual surveillance of a portfolio of about 15 credits, applying S&P Global Ratings’ Methodology, and developing a deep understanding of industry trends and issues.
  • Collaborate proactively with senior management, finance and treasury teams, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze relevant information.
  • Prepare and present detailed rating recommendations to committees, ensuring precision and timeliness in your analyses.
  • Publish comprehensive credit analyses and sector commentaries that enhance transparency and communication within the debt markets.
  • Engage actively with investors and market participants to foster understanding and support informed decision making.
  • All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related subject.
  • An S&P Global employee at the Senior Analyst level would typically have 3-5 years of corporate credit analysis experience.
  • Experience with speculative-grade corporates would be a plus.
  • Fluent communication skills in English (spoken and written) is a prerequisite, and fluency in Italian, Spanish or French is also required depending on location.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience of interacting and communicating with senior management would be a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with a profound understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow modelling, and accounting concepts.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and detail orientation while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Effective teamwork and a strategic approach to problem-solving are highly valued.
  • Knowledge of the High Yield market and/or the Business Services Sector would be desirable.
  • A willingness to travel within Europe for meetings, sometimes at short notice.
  • AI fluency, including experience of how to effectively employ generative AI to simplify tasks, to extract information, and to support writing research would be a plus.
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
corporate credit analysisfinancial statement analysiscash flow modellingaccounting conceptsS&P Global Ratings’ Methodologyanalytical skillsspeculative-grade corporatesHigh Yield marketBusiness Services sectorgenerative AI
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkstrategic problem-solvingaccuracydetail orientationtimelinesscollaborationpresentation skillsengagement with stakeholders
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in Businessbachelor’s degree in Economicsbachelor’s degree in Finance