About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 12
The Team:
The team covers the analysis of ABS and RMBS transactions in EMEA, developing relationships with market players, contributing to research and publications, and representing S&P Global Ratings at market events. Reporting to the Structured Finance Analytical Manager, the role involves close collaboration with highly experienced industry experts, with an important focus on market dynamics.
The Impact:
The successful applicant will enhance our ability to serve clients efficiently and effectively, demonstrating outstanding analytical excellence and the capacity to provide relevant, insightful, and compelling analysis. Responsibilities include aiding in the analysis for the EMEA ABS & RMBS team. There will be direct analytical responsibility for a portfolio of credits, conducting credit and financial analysis, reviewing, researching, and managing data and transaction documents, running credit models, analyzing cash flows, and preparing analytical documentation. Knowledge of applicable criteria is essential, along with providing analytical reasoning in team discussions and presenting analyses in committees. Effective communication is crucial, both within the Structured Finance Analytical team and as an ambassador for S&P Global Ratings with market participants, including issuers and key clients, as well as at conferences where participation as a speaker may be required. A deep understanding of industry trends and issues is expected, along with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
What you stand to Gain:
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment alongside professional specialists. It allows for the deepening and broadening of insight and knowledge in one of the leading credit ratings companies globally. This role provides exposure to a range of markets and asset types while representing S&P Global Ratings in the EMEA ABS market with investors, regulators, and industry experts.
Responsibilities:
Independently prepare and present analysis and recommendations to credit committees.
Conduct analyses on complex Structured Finance transactions: reviewing data and documentation, running related credit and cash-flow models, identifying and measuring appropriate risk factors, and presenting outcomes in front of a rating committee.
Work closely with senior analysts to provide research and analysis for the Structured Finance team.
Participate in analytical educational meetings with clients to provide insights on our analytical approach.
Model S&P leadership behaviours, coach, and mentor junior staff.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related subject.
Relevant industry experience in Structured Finance, ABS, RMBS, or credit analysis, or related analytical fields.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A S&P employee at this level would typically have 6 or more years of analytical work experience in the financial services industry. We are happy to consider candidates of lesser experience for a Senior Analyst level.
Experience in managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes.
Solid analytical capability, team player, and good time-management skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines under tight timeframes.
Self-starter with a proactive attitude and effective team player.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-changing, global, and regulated environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Excel knowledge is a must. Good/advanced knowledge of Python and/or R is a distinctive advantage.
Fluent in English and German; proficiency in any other EMEA language is an advantage.
About S&P Global Ratings:
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
What's In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
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