Rating Analyst, Americas Public Finance - Chicago, United States - S&P Global

S&P Global

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team:

The Utility Revenue team provides ratings for water and sewer utilities across the United States.

You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive and collegial environment, so effective teamwork and a thoughtful approach to problem-solving is highly valued.

Responsibilities and Impact:

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

Specifically, in this role, the analyst will:
Conduct research and prepare documents and presentations for rating committees.

Attend rating committee meetings with senior analysts as assigned.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis.

Assist in the collection and analysis of data on special projects.

Manage and process large data sets; and

Work with analysts to publish periodic thought leadership articles.

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $58,300 to $105,850.

The 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.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Qualifications**:
BS, BA in finance, accounting, economics, government/public policy, or similar field required

1-2 years of work experience

A demonstrated interest in governments and utilities and how they work

Strong work ethic and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Strong ability to work with financial models and data, including cash flow and credit models.

Strong communication skills and ability to interact confidently with clients

Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of programming languages and data analytics a plus

Ability to learn in both formal training and on-the-job settings

Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and juggle multiple priorities at once

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.

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.

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