Associate Director, APF Municipal & Cooperative Power : S&P Global Ratings

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About the Role :

Grade Level (for internal use) :

12

322323 Associate Director, APF Municipal & Cooperative Power

About the Role / The Team :

S&P Global Ratings is one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. Within S&P Global Ratings, Americas Public Finance is an important sector of the capital markets as our credit analysis supports key funding initiatives and serves as a 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. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, diverse, and collegial environment.

As an Associate Director on the Municipal and Cooperative Power team, you will primarily be

responsible for leading credit analysis for public power and municipal cooperatives ratings, as well as providing support for utility revenue ratings covering water, sewer, and solid-waste issuers across the nation.

As part of your role, you will meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into a thorough committee presentation and effective written analysis. You may also participate in complex analytical and deal-specific situations, collaborate with cross-practice energy teams, assist in resolving client needs, participate in investor calls with more senior analysts, and lead research for publications or special projects. You will represent the team as a participant or speaker at conferences / webinars and with the media.

Responsibilities and Impact :

This position is key to maintaining our market relevance and meeting our transaction requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analyst on complex 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 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 and energy sector;

Function as a sector expert on credits. Publish timely thought leadership pieces. Speak publicly and represent the company to external stakeholders.

Lead operational and process improvements, maintaining a focus on both analytical excellence and a risk mindset.

Embody a risk aware culture including leading by example, ensuring that analytical guidelines, quality standards, procedures and policies established are adhered to for all credits.

Bring new thinking and curiosity to create innovative solutions with a long-term perspective in mind.

Required Qualifications :

Strong understanding of financial reporting and markets, with knowledge of S&P's analytical products and services a plus; and

Proficient in Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new applications / proprietary software including emerging digital technologies.

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 USD $120,000-$159,000

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.

Right to Work Requirements :

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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 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 world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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.

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