Director – Esoteric ABS Structured Finance Ratings

S&P Global

Director responsible for leading the end-to-end rating process and client relationships in Esoteric ABS transactions at S&P Global Ratings. Candidate must have extensive experience in Structured Finance Ratings.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeEnglewood • Colorado, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $248,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
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.
From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cash flow analysiscredit analysisfinancial modelingdata analysisratings criteriaproblem solvingtime managementanalytical independencefinancial data analysisesoteric ABS

Soft Skills

communication skillsemotional intelligenceadaptabilitydecision-makinginterpersonal skillscollaborationcreativityinsightfulnessself-startercommitment to continuous learning

Certifications

CFA