S&P Global

Director – Esoteric ABS Structured Finance Ratings

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

💰 $180,000 - $248,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions, ensuring effective time management and prioritization of competing demands.
  • Understand and perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner in committees for esoteric assets, including triple-net, data centers, whole business, transportation ABS, and private equity.
  • Analyze credit, cash flow, and performance characteristics of collateral pools.
  • Review third-party model output and reconcile with cash flow results from internal models.
  • Review legal and operating documents to ensure consistency with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.
  • Provide comments to external parties.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making when navigating complex or ambiguous situations.
  • Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients, demonstrating emotional intelligence and strong communication skills to build trust and alignment.
  • Support the team by training analysts, attending conferences, engaging and leading outreach activities.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis and be able to handle clients’ analytical questions.
  • Leading and actively contributing to our training and outreach efforts, including the completion of timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars.

Requirements

  • An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 7+ years of relevant experience, within Structured Finance Ratings and experience working with Esoteric ABS or novel assets classes and legal ratings experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
  • Bachelor’s in business, Finance, Economics, a related field or CFA preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Excel, financial models and financial data.
  • Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner by leveraging creativity and innovation in problem solving.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure while demonstrating advanced time management strategies.
  • Ability to demonstrate analytical independence and objectivity.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team and across stakeholder groups, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
  • Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cash flow analysiscredit analysisfinancial modelingdata analysisratings criteriaperformance analysislegal document reviewproblem solvingtime managementanalytical independence
Soft Skills
communication skillsemotional intelligenceadaptabilitydecision-makingrelationship managementcollaborationcreativityintellectual curiosityself-starterwork ethic
Certifications
CFA