Senior Analyst, Charter Schools – Public Finance

S&P Global

Senior Analyst on Charter Schools leading credit analysis for public finance. Collaborating with a professional team to improve efficiencies in credit analysis.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeDallas • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $91,000 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary analyst on credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinion
Serve as an active, vocal voting member of the rating committee, which deliberates rating outcomes and reviews materials prior to publication
Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as contribute to relevant research pieces
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
Evaluate multiple analytical scenarios and communicate rationale clearly in group settings
Mentor and provide analytic support to more junior analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5+ years of experience in public finance credit analysis, municipal bond analysis, or related financial analysis roles
Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, problem-solving and research skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas across functions and levels, including the ability to evaluate multiple analytical scenarios and communicate rationale clearly in group settings
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis
Ability to accurately interpret data and appropriately apply criteria to generate key relevant analytical insights and conclusions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with incomplete or conflicting data and identify options in non-routine situations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, aptitude for learning new applications/proprietary software, and familiarity with generative AI tools
We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

credit analysisfinancial statement analysisquantitative analysisanalytical scenarios evaluationdata interpretationmunicipal bond analysisresearch skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

analytical curiosityintegrityinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsattention to detailindependent thinkingcritical thinkingarticulation of complex ideas