Associate Analyst in Corporate Ratings

S&P Global Ratings
Associate Analyst in Corporate Ratings - European Retail & Leisure Industries

The Team / The Work

The Impact
At S&P Global Ratings, your impact will be very significant and wide-ranging. As an expert in two industries and in all aspects of high yield credit analysis, you will be representing S&P Global Ratings in front of the Management teams of the companies you will cover. You will be leading the analytical efforts with these companies in any event driven situation or debt financing transaction, coordinating a multidisciplinary team of in-house experts, presenting your independent analytical opinion in front of Rating Committees and publishing rating actions. You will also represent S&P Global Ratings’ analytical views in front of international investors through roundtables and in written reports.

What’s in it for you?
S&P Global Ratings offers a very attractive career opportunity in the world’s most recognized independent Rating Agency. You will become the S&P Global Ratings specialist in the industries you cover and an expert in the rating methodology that has become the market’s benchmark. You will have the opportunity to exchange with the senior Management of the major companies operating in your industries. You will communicate S&P’s independent credit opinions verbally and in written reports to issuers and international investors. You will work in a flat organization, alongside very strong professionals with very different cultures and backgrounds, and in a very collegial manner, while benefitting from continuing in-house training that will ensure you will grow rapidly as a professional. Importantly, S&P Global Ratings supports social diversity, offers equal opportunities to all its employees, and strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

**Responsibilities**:
Manage and maintain the rating surveillance on a portfolio of up to 14 credits in the European industries of Retail & Leisure

Lead in the analysis of new ratings and surveil existing ratings, including analyzing ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) factors to the extent they affect credit quality

Actively participate in publishing as the primary analyst on up to 14 credits and participate in investor outreach activities

Lead Management meetings, interact with senior Management of the companies we rate and deliver high levels of service excellence to all stakeholders

Be an analytical role model for colleagues and junior analysts and contribute to a culture of learning, coaching and feedback

Contribute to problem solving and process improvement and innovation, helping to enhance processes and procedures

What we’re looking for

Corporate credit analysis experience of at least 3 years within a rating agency, commercial or investment bank, investing institution/asset manager, or an audit company (big 4)

Solid analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statements analysis and accounting concepts, including strong financial modelling and excel skills

Proficiency with calculations and the ability to maintain accuracy and be detail-oriented while complying with tight deadlines

Experience in managing, interpreting, and synthesizing data for analytical purposes

Understanding of and experience with legal corporate transactions and debt documentation

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of either German, French or Spanish at business working level would be an advantage

Any knowledge of the Retail and Leisure industries would be a plus

Team player with excellent time management skills

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

Adaptability and ability to accept and learn from feedback

Return to Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

**Grade Level**: Grade 11: (for Internal Purposes)

**The Location**: Frankfurt, Paris, or Madrid

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities.
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