Senior Analyst, Americas Public Finance - Not-For-Profit (NFP) Health Care

Senior Analyst, Not-For-Profit Health Care Team

The Team:

You will primarily be responsible for leading credit analysis for acute care hospital, health system, senior living and human service provider ratings across the nation. As part of your role, you will meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into a thorough committee presentation, including an effective written analysis. You may also participate in moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations, assist in resolving client needs, participate in investor calls with more senior analysts, and contribute to research publications or special projects. As your career progresses, you may have the opportunity to present at conferences, support and write opinion pieces, or speak with the media.

The Impact:

As a Senior Analyst on the Not-For-Profit Health Care team, you will be key to maintaining our market relevance and meeting our transaction requirements. You will primarily be responsible for leading credit analysis for acute care hospitals, health systems, senior living and human service provider ratings across the nation.

What's in it for you:

This position is a mid-level position, but with high potential for upward mobility. Advancement is achievable for those who demonstrate strong aptitude, a positive attitude, and solid analytic understanding of the healthcare sector. As your career progresses, you may have the opportunity to present at conferences, support and write opinion pieces, or speak with the media. This position will give you the opportunity to contribute to a strong talent development culture while building expertise in municipal healthcare credit analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary analyst on credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinion
• Serve as an active, vocal voting member of the rating committee, which deliberates rating outcomes and reviews materials prior to publication
• Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as contribute to relevant research pieces
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the health care space and municipal bond market
• Participate in moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations
• Assist in resolving client needs and participate in investor calls with more senior analysts
• Contribute to research publications or special projects
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of experience in the municipal markets a plus; health care sector experience is highly relevant
• A bachelor's degree is required; postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage
• Ability to connect the value creation of day-to-day work with in-year priorities and demonstrate decision-making authority over assigned work
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in front of internal and external audiences
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis
• Ability to accurately interpret data and appropriately apply criteria to generate key relevant analytical insights and conclusions
• Ability to take initiative to identify and address problems or suggest process improvements while paying attention to details that others may miss.
• 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and markets, with knowledge of S&P's analytical products and services a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new applications/proprietary software
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals and work as part of organizational systems
• Experience in identifying areas for process improvement and implementing creative solutions

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates): The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115K, 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.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.