About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role:Rating Analyst - Americas Public Finance Local Government Group West (Grade 9)

The Team:

The Local Government West Region provides credit ratings for counties municipalities and school districts throughout the western United States. Youll join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive and collegial environment. We highly value effective teamwork collaborative problem-solving and the ability to actively participate and contribute towards shared team goals.

The Impact:

Americas Public Finance is a critical sector of the capital markets and serves as a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. If youre interested in helping facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment this is the right position for you. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a strong talent development culture that values integrated analysis service excellence global mindset and professional empowerment.

Whats in it for you:

This is a junior position with high expectations for upward mobility. Youll work in a collegial culture with excellent potential for professional development and career growth. Advancement opportunities are available for those who demonstrate strong aptitude and embrace the municipal finance sector. While career development depends on individual performance and business needs this role rewards skills and dedication with clear advancement pathways.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Conduct in-depth research and prepare comprehensive documents and presentations for rating committees demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues that others may miss

• Attend rating committee meetings alongside senior analysts actively listening to understand different perspectives and providing technical information to support team decisions

• Apply strong knowledge of rating criteria and financial statement analysis using previous experience to identify appropriate courses of action and improve existing analytical approaches

• Assist in collecting and analyzing data for special projects resolving issues that are often varied and non-routine while bringing new ideas to support team objectives

• Collaborate with analysts to publish periodic thought leadership articles interpreting and clarifying technical information to aid broader understanding

• Support and exchange technical information with immediate team members and routine stakeholders ensuring effective communication across all interactions

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics government/public policy or related field

• 1 years of relevant work experience in finance analysis or related field

• Demonstrated interest in local government operations and municipal finance

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency focusing first on high-priority high-impact work

• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis including cash flow and credit models

• Excellent communication skills with ability to actively listen seek to understand different perspectives and engage confidently with clients and colleagues

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint); experience with programming languages data analytics and AI/automation tools is advantageous

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with municipal bond analysis or public sector financial evaluation

• Knowledge of government accounting principles and financial reporting standards

• Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and analytical frameworks

• Proven ability to work effectively under general guidance while taking initiative to support team success

Compensation/Benefits Information:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $62000 - $84000 depending on location experience and skills. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please visit S&P Global Benefits.

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 Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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 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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity Discovery Partnership

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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