Ratings Analytical Intern - Americas

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):05The Impact:At S&P Global, our values - Discovery, Integrity, and Partnership - shape how we work, how we collaborate, and how we earn trust with our customers and each other. We embrace AI as an enabler, guided by rigorous governance and risk management, to enhance what has always defined us: the intelligence of our people, deep relationships, and trusted insights. By leveraging technology with human expertise, we help our teams navigate complexity and deliver actionable, decision ready intelligence without compromising quality, accountability, or integrity.What You Stand to Gain & Program Overview:When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You will be part of a team that produces high-quality fundamental research and ratings based on established criteria. Our analytical practice groups include Corporates, Public Finance, Financial Institutions, Structured Finance, Sovereign and International Public Finance, and Infrastructure. This program is a dynamic 10-week summer training and development opportunity that begins in June 2027, offering meaningful exposure to credit analysis, collaborative project work, and engagement with experienced professionals across the business.You will support S&P Global's mission of being the leading provider of high-quality risk evaluations and analytical insights to the world's financial markets.Summer interns gain a thorough introduction to fundamental credit analysis, working alongside analytical teams within S&P Global Ratings - including in ratings committees and management meetings.You will complete a group project throughout the summer program and have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and present your research and conclusions to a group of senior leaders.At the end of the program, strong performers have the opportunity to be considered for the 2028 CREDit Graduate Program. To learn more about what our CREDit Graduate Program entails, please clic k here for an overview of the program experience.Responsibilities:Team Contribution & Capability BuildingSupport the team in deal execution and analytical projects, contributing resourceful ideas in collaborative team discussions.Work with assigned summer intern project teams to complete and present research findings and conclusions to senior leaders.Core Analytical & DeliveryBuild capability in credit rating methodologies by learning and applying standard analytical techniques.Support analysts by providing timely and accurate quarterly financial statistics and data analysis.Help maintain high-quality research, presentations, reporting, and financial models.Use AI technologies responsibly as an enabler to analyze datasets and derive actionable insights within established analytical frameworks.Stakeholder & Market EngagementAssist with preparing materials for rating committees and issuer management meetings, helping to produce clear, evidence-based narratives for stakeholder engagement.Develop a client-oriented, solutions-focused mindset by observing and learning from service excellence in practice.Risk Management and OperatingApply confidentiality, documentation, and governance requirements consistently throughout the internship.Support supervised piloting and testing of new tools within defined guidelines.Compensation/Benefits Information: ( This section is only applicable to US candidates:) S&P Global states that the anticipated salary range for this position is $25 USD to $35 USD per hour. 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. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here .What We're Looking For:EducationCurrent undergraduate or postgraduate student in the penultimate year of study only.We welcome candidates from traditional finance disciplines e.g. Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics. This is as well as diverse academic backgrounds that support innovative and critical thinking and storytelling e.g. Engineering and Sciences, Philosophy, Politics, Classics, Theology, English Language, English Literature and Languages.Team Contribution & Capability BuildingCollaborative and dependable working style, with strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities clearly in a fast-paced environment.A learning mindset, comfortable adopting new tools to enhance quality and open to working across different ways of thinking and problem-solving.Core Analytical & DeliveryThe ability and desire to conduct your own analysis and research, showing initiative and a willingness to develop strong analytical skills.Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with a willingness to develop data and automation capabilities.Familiarity with AI tools and technologies, with an interest in their responsible and effective application within analytical workflows.Stakeholder & Market EngagementEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research and analysis in a clear, structured way that supports informed decision-making.A solutions-oriented mindset focused on providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.Risk Management and OperatingHigh standards for accuracy, traceability, and quality, with a commitment to responsible technology use - including protecting confidential information and ensuring AI-generated outputs are verified and appropriately attributed.Additional InformationEnglish: Required - Fluent (able to conduct meetings, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally).Candidates understand they are required to reside in the location of the internship throughout its entire duration.Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.Candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process will be asked to attend at least one in-person interview at their nearest S&P Global Ratings office before an offer can be extended.Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.About S&P Global RatingsAt 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.For more information, visit In It For You?Our Mission:Advancing Essential Intelligence.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.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. We’re 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, PartnershipThroughout 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: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: It’s 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 awards—small perks can make a big difference.For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.Recruitment Fraud Alert:If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to View email address on click.appcast.io . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here .-Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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. 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