Senior Analyst, Corporate Ratings

Responsibilities Team Contribution & Capability Building Provide day‑to‑day guidance/coaching to Research Assistants and Rating Analysts, building capability in credit, data discipline, and tooling and reinforcing values‑led behaviours. Drive consistency/scalability by codifying standard work and promoting disciplined adoption to strengthen trusted, repeatable insights. Strengthen AI‑enabled productivity by creating reusable assets and proposing lightweight automations that free capacity for human analysis and relationship work. Foster continuous improvement by proposing enhancements that remove manual steps without compromising governance or judgement. Partner with senior team members and Data/Engineering to identify and scale AI/automation use cases with governance‑by‑design, controls, and adoption support. Core Analytical & Delivery Lead end‑to‑end execution for assigned credits, ensuring high‑quality analysis and timely delivery across priorities with clear accountability. Own surveillance/updates for assigned portfolio, synthesising performance, market signals, and peer context into decision‑useful insights and clear implications for risk. Support LLM tools/automation being embedded to accelerate workflows, followed by structured validation and refinement using analytical judgement to maintain trusted conclusions. Operate alongside AI agents in recurring workflows. Prepare/review inputs, reconcile metrics, document assumptions/changes to ensure adherence to methodologies/standard operating procedures. Prepare/review key outputs ensuring clarity and alignment to methodology/sector frameworks and evidentiary standards. Support maintenance/review of models to ensure robustness and repeatability and clear linkage to risk views. Stakeholder & Market Engagement Engage with external parties alongside senior team members. Craft client and executive‑ready stories that translate complex data, analysis, and research into a clear narrative. Advising on issues within clear parameters, integrating and communicating complex information to convey S&P’s analytical expertise and drive engagement with market participants. Build trusted stakeholder relationships through emotionally intelligent, collaborative and adaptable delivery. Risk Management and Operating Ensure adherence to methodology/confidentiality/data governance; elevate issues early with options/recommendations to protect integrity and trust. Embed responsible, governed AI use: approved tools/data only; protect confidential info. Drive controlled automation/agentic workflows by contributing to design requirements/controls, supporting testing/rollout, and training others. Support decisions relating to guardrails for automation: defining what can be automated vs must remain human‑led (especially material risk calls and committee conclusions). What We’re Looking For Team Contribution & Capability Building Ownership/execution maturity across multiple credits; delivers high quality with limited oversight and models values‑led behaviour. Strong collaboration/relationship management; influences through credibility and constructive challenge. Coaching capability that improves team consistency through shared standards and tools. Continuous improvement mindset. AI fluency with judgement. Core Analytical & Delivery Strong credit/financial/risk analysis linking drivers to forward‑looking views and risk appetite. Practical experience embedding AI/LLMs/agents into workflows to improve productivity and insight. Strong analytical tool capability; willingness to learn data/automation tools to facilitate AI‑enabled workflows. Stakeholder & Market Engagement Strong synthesis into concise narratives for senior stakeholders/committees with transparent evidence. Effective written and verbal communicator, able to present research and analysis in a clear, structured way that supports informed decision making. Risk Management and Operating High standards for quality, traceability, and governance; operates effectively in controlled environments. Sound judgement on responsible AI use. Ability to contribute to scalable automation/agent workflows. Compensation/Benefits Information US Candidates: Anticipated base salary range: $97,000 USD to $155,000 USD. Final base salary will depend on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. Eligible for an annual incentive plan. Benefits include health care coverage, time off, continuous learning resources, retirement planning, financial wellness programs, family‑friendly perks, and additional discounts. Canadian Candidates: Anticipated compensation range: 109,000 CAD to 133,000 CAD. Final compensation will depend on performance, geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. Complies with Ontario regulations; no artificial intelligence will be used in the hiring process. Hiring decisions communicated within 45 days of interview. Additional Information Typical experience: 3 to 5+ years of relevant work experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA) highly valued; diverse academic backgrounds encouraged. Employees required to work from the office at least two days per week. Final interview stage candidates will be asked to attend at least one in‑person interview at the nearest S&P Global Ratings office before an offer can be extended. Benefits Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to remain energized. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow career and learn new skills. Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, education programs, and financial wellness initiatives. Family Friendly Perks: Benefits for partners and children. Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentives, and other small perks. Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. Location New York, New York, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr S&P Global