Associate; U.s. Public Finance

-S&P Global
Monterey, United States

Posted 2 hours ago Permanent Competitive
- Associate; U.S. Public Finance**Title: Associate; U.S. Public Finance**

**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, U.S. 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.**The Role**:As an Associate, you will be leading credit analysis for organizations in U.S. Public Finance, which can include ratings for states, municipalities, school districts, charter schools, colleges, hospitals, housing agencies, public power and municipal cooperatives, transportation entities, or utility providers. 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 moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations, assist in resolving client needs, participate in investor calls with more senior analysts, and contribute to research for publications or special projects. As your career progresses, you may have the opportunity to present at conferences, support and write opinion pieces, or speak with the media.-
**Responsibilities**:
This position is key to maintaining our market relevance and meeting our transaction requirements.
- Specifically, in this role, the analyst will:

- 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; and
- Mentor and provide analytic support to more junior analysts.

**Qualifications**:

- 2-5 years of relevant work experience, with experience in the municipal market a plus
- Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, problem-solving, and research skills
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in front of internal and external audiences
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently, with a willingness to expand, learn, and support team initiatives
- Proactive and organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and markets, with knowledge of S&P's analytical products and services a plus; and
- MBA, MPA, MPP, JD, and/or CFA preferred

**The Location(s)**:Englewood, CO | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | San Francisco, CA | Boston, MA | New York, NY**Grade/Level **( relevant for internal applicants only ): 11
- No Sponsorship Available: This role is limited to persons with the indefinite right to work in the United States.**Compensation/Benefits Information**: