Credit Analyst

DESCRIPTION: Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC seeks a Credit Analyst who will act as the primary analyst for complex entities, making recommendations to the rating committee and preparing materials for ratings publication. Serve as an active, vocal voting member of rating committees. Develop forecasts and recommend ratings for issuers and debt issues consistent with existing S&P criteria. Learn and apply S&P internal systems and effectively communicate S&Ps methodology and procedures to clients. Aid in identifying market trends. Write analytical reports, contribute to thought leadership pieces, and synthesize analysis into well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations. Work effectively with markets and jurisdictions outside of primary focus in a global environment. Ensure a risk aware culture to increase our ability to efficiently and effectively serve clients. Cover of a diverse portfolio of credits. Train other team members to help them resolve difficult day-to-day analytical issues and problems.REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, or related financial field, plus five (5) years of experience as a Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst, or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience must include: Financial modeling and credit analysis; Understanding of accounting, financial reporting standards, and corporate budgeting; Developing financial models and forecasts relating to earning, cashflows, and liquidity to assess credit quality of companies; Utilizing company and industry knowledge and financial analysis to make well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations; Writing analytical reports to convey credit opinion to market participants; Industry knowledge of capital markets and the broader financial services.Alternatively, employer will accept Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, or related financial field and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification plus five (5) years of experience as a Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst, or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience must include: Financial modeling and credit analysis; Understanding of accounting, financial reporting standards, and corporate budgeting; Developing financial models and forecasts relating to earning, cashflows, and liquidity to assess credit quality of companies; Utilizing company and industry knowledge and financial analysis to make well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations; Writing analytical reports to convey credit opinion to market participants; Industry knowledge of capital markets and the broader financial services.Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.LOCATION: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Requires regular in-office attendance at New York, NY office. On other days, telecommuting permitted within normal commuting distance)SALARY RANGE: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $250,300. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses & certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC is part of S&P Global and this role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please see: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us. APPLICANTS: Send resume to [email protected], ref #331909 (Credit Analyst).