Senior Analyst, US Public Finance - Housing

Credit Ratings is an integral part of the Global Ratings Services team, comprising a diverse group of 1,400 analysts spread across key financial hubs worldwide. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality insights and exceptional client service across all industry sectors. About The Role Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Public Finance Practice The Public Finance practice delivers credit opinions on public‐sector issuers (including states/provinces, local governments, public agencies, not‑for‑profits, and infrastructure‑related municipal issuers). Analysts translate local economic and demographic trends, revenue stability, governance, and long‑term liabilities into transparent views that help communities finance essential services and long‑duration investments. The Housing Team The Housing team is a dynamic, collaborative group that covers a portfolio of approximately 600 ratings associated with housing finance agencies, public housing authorities, and community development financial institutions. We analyze capital fund financings and federally‑enhanced housing issues across the country, combining independent analytical work with strong team collaboration. Our team values analytical excellence, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex affordable housing market dynamics into clear, actionable insights for our clients and stakeholders. The 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 Joining a diverse community where your growth and well‑being come first—just like the 35,000+ colleagues who choose S&P Global every day. Working in an environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and authentic engagement. Celebrating your achievements with us. We’re committed to your continuous learning, offering education, training, and career coaching to help you grow and adapt in a changing world. Connecting through our People Resource Groups, which foster awareness, engagement, and a sense of community—both within S&P Global and beyond. 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 behaviors. 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 the assigned portfolio, synthesizing 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. Advise 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). Compensation & Benefits Information S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 USD to $127,000 USD. 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 Experience in affordable housing finance, either in loan underwriting, portfolio management, real‑estate development, or capital raising. Familiarity with affordable housing policies, financing structures, and funding programs, including low‑income housing tax credits, housing choice vouchers (Section 8), and mortgage revenue bond programs. Solid foundation in financial statement analysis. Ownership/execution maturity across multiple credits; delivers high quality with limited oversight and models values‑led behavior. 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. 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. 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. 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. Additional Information An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have three to five years’ of relevant work experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. A master’s degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued. We welcome candidates from traditional finance disciplines as well as diverse academic backgrounds that support innovative and critical thinking. 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. 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. Benefits 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. Global 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. 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. Job Details Job ID: 330092 Posted On: 2026-07-12 Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr S&P Global