About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The EMEA Leveraged Finance team are experts with respect to the leveraged loan and high yield bond markets. Within Leveraged Finance the credit estimate function produces an abbreviated credit analysis (such as Credit Estimates Private Credit Analysis and Mid-Market Evaluations) as an input to support the analysis of Structured Credit (CLOs) project finance or as stand-alone credit ratings team values collaboration analytical excellence and the development of emerging talent in credit team also undertakes data analysis in support of analytical publishing and supports the sector teams in recovery analysis.

The Impact:

As a Credit Estimate Research Assistant you will play a crucial role in evaluating middle market companies that directly impact CLO credit quality and small business financing analyses you produce will be used by other S&P teams to rate Collateralized Loan Obligations and by our clients to evaluate the credit quality of their overall loan portfolios. CLO Investors and Managers rely on our evaluation of middle market companies. Although our credit opinions are not publicly disclosed they have a tremendous impact not only on the credit quality of the CLOs we rate but also on the ability of small businesses to borrow from an important segment of the financial markets.

What Youll Gain:

This role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth in credit analysis including:

• Opportunities to work with a global team and hands on high impact credit experience
• Exposure to diverse industry sectors and credit analysis methodologies
• Direct mentorship from senior analysts and credit professionals
• Potential progression to investor-facing roles and research projects

Responsibilities:

• Analyse company financials and prepare daily company evaluations for review by senior analysts
• Assist with detailed financial analysis for use in reports and related materials for S&P Global Ratings publications

• Work within a global team of analysts to analyse pertinent financial operational and industry data to determine Credit Estimates
• Demonstrate attention to detail and quality focus while meeting specific timelines and deliverables
• As a Credit Estimates Research Assistant you will initially spend most of your time learning the methodology by which S&P performs credit analysis and getting familiar with our analytical tools and processes. You will focus on analysing a number of diverse companies and learn how to evaluate credit quality as efficiently as possible
• Actively seek guidance and feedback to continuously improve analytical skills and credit assessment capabilities
• As you gain experience you may deal with investors directly and work on research projects
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve common analytical goals and support broader team objectives
• 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:

Required Qualifications:

• Analytical skills especially financial statement and quantitative analysis
• Some commercial credit or financial and credit analytical experience. An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 1 years of experience
• A Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Commerce Business or Mathematics
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) along with fluent (written and verbal) French and/or Dutch language skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce high-quality analytical output within defined parameters and timelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progress towards CFA/MBA would be desirable
• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn credit analysis methodologies
• Experience working collaboratively in team environments
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resourceful approach to analytical challenges

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:

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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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Required Experience:

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