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13The Team:
The Commodities Packaging and Chemicals team consists of 20 analysts across London Paris Frankfurt Milan Madrid and Stockholm. The broad commodities sector encompasses oil & gas metals & mining petrochemicals fertilizers forest products as well as a wide variety of support and ancillary activities such as product sales & distribution and commodities trading. We are a dynamic group responsible for over 150 rated entities across Europe. We focus on delivering high-quality analysis and excellent client service within transaction-oriented sectors. We value collaboration and aglobal mindset fostering a culture ofinclusivityandcontinuous learning.
The Impact:
In this role you will provideoversight of a portfolioof 35-40 issuers mainly related to the chemical sector. You will offerinsightful credit risk analysisthat influences rating decisions. Your interactions with Finance and Treasury teams of rated entities will enhance our understanding of market dynamics while your engagement with investors and market participants supports our commitment to transparency and communication in the debt markets. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the credit landscape within the team demonstrating leadership byempowering and developing team membersand ensuring alignment with S&P Globals purpose and values. You will oversee 3-4 credit analysts helping them flourish in their professional development and be responsible for thesurveillance oversightof this portfolio.
What You Stand to Gain:
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to S&P Global Ratings Corporate & Infrastructure Practice with analysts located globally. You will enhance youranalytical skills develop strong relationships within the industry and engage in cross-sector collaboration fosteringlifelong learningandprofessional growth. As the Commodities Packaging and Chemicals sectors are at the forefront of the energy transition this presents an opportunity to be involved at an inflection point for these respective industries.
Responsibilities:
Provide oversight of the surveillanceof the issuers within this portfolio ensuring analytical consistency appropriate rating transitions and adherence to regulatory deadlines.
Contribute to the Global Industry Focus Team for the chemicals sector.
Mentor 3-4 rating analystson their career journey with S&P. Guide and coach team members leveraging emotional intelligence to foster inclusivity and trust.
Formulate and clearly articulate credit rating recommendations based on comprehensive analysis offinancial statementsand debt documentation.
Develop insightful and forward-looking company and sector-level credit rating research.
Interact with Finance and Treasury teams of global and regional rated entities to gather critical information.
Communicate with investors and market participants through high-quality sector and company reports presentations and direct engagement.
Thoroughly document supporting analyses to ensure clarity and transparency in credit rating decisions.
Act as a credit rating committee chair including for other pods within the Commodities team.
Present and defend conclusions to the credit rating committee in a coherent and logical manner.
Manage relationships with rated issuers and investors ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
Collaborate with other analysts within the Ratings division to enhance cross-sector knowledge and adaptability and creativity in problem-solving ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
What Were Looking For:
Demonstrated people skills with an ability to flex managerial styles as with empathy and adaptability fostering a supportive environment.
Stronganalytical skillswith adeep understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts. An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 8-10 years of experience and a masters degree in relevant fields such as Finance Economics or Business Administration.
Prior experience with the chemicals sector would be a useful background.
Ability and interest in financial modeling to analyze a companys capital structure liquidity and forecasts.
Experience in analyzing debt/instrument documentation and transaction structures.
Preferably previous experience in a global organization (bank accounting firm asset manager large corporate) and ability to work in an international regulated business environment.
Excellent communication and presentation complex ideas and negotiate effectivelyacross functions and cultures.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Proven track record of building consensus and engaging stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative and ownership of tasks.
Commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing informed decisions and adapt to new information.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
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 worlds 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 worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.
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Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information imagination people technologythe 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:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Were 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 worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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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