Senior Analyst / Associate, ABS Structured Finance Ratings

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About the Role :

Grade Level (for internal use) :

11

The Team :

S&P Global Ratings is seeking an experienced analyst to join its Structured Finance Ratings practice which provides credit ratings and opinions for securitizations backed by a wide variety of ABS assets.

In this role, the Associate will be responsible for the end-to-end rating process, research, cash flow, credit, and structural analytics, and client-facing activities for new issue ratings and surveillance of ABS transactions backed by consumer and commercial assets.

The Impact :

This role blends research and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, client-facing interactions, and project management. Daily tasks include completing the end-to-end ratings process, reviewing documents, assessing the credit profile of collateral pools, and conducting cash flow analyses to determine the credit rating impact of stress tests to the structures and enhancement levels under various economic scenarios. The Associate is expected to conduct credit rating committees and interact with bankers, issuers, and investors on analytical matters

What's in it for you :

Structured Finance is an important sector of the capital markets and is a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. It offers the opportunity to work in a collegial culture with great potential for professional development and career growth. To succeed, you must be comfortable with quantitative analysis and have a knack for problem-solving.

Responsibilities :

Analyze credit quality of collateral pools, review performance data, credit models, underwriting criteria, and macroeconomic and sector factors.

Complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue transactions and the surveillance of outstanding transactions.

Perform cash flow analysis and synthesize results in a timely manner for rating committees.

Review legal and operating documents to ensure compliance with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure. Provide feedback to external parties.

Actively manage relationships with issuers, intermediaries, and investors. Effectively communicate S&P's methodologies and procedures. Participate in client meetings.

Prepare written and oral presentations to rating committees. Make recommendations to committees and actively participate in committee deliberations.

Draft thorough yet concise press releases and presale reports.

Collaborate with internal parties (editorial, data, etc.) to manage the publication of ratings and reports to external audiences.

Work on special projects as directed by the analytical team manager.

Compensation / Benefits Information :

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,909.00 to $145,000.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

What We're Looking For :

Basic Qualifications :

An undergraduate degree is required

A minimum of three (3) or more years of relevant work experience

Prior credit analysis experience, including banking.

Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.

Strong proficiency with Excel, financial models, and financial data.

Strong understanding of financial markets and their relationship to S&P products.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.

Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications :

MBA or CFA

Location : New York, NY | Englewood, CO

Right to Work Requirements :  This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

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. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

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.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI).

S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com / ratings

What's In It For

You?

Our Mission :

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

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.

Our benefits include :

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.

For more information on benefits by country visit : https : / / spgbenefits.com / benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global :

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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US Candidates Only :

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Job ID : 318914

Posted On : 2025-11-14

Location :

Englewood, Colorado, United States

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