Senior Analyst, Americas Public Finance Local Governments Midwest : S&P Global Ratings

Senior Analyst, Americas Public Finance Local Governments Midwest

The role is based in Chicago, IL. S&P Global Ratings is one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. Within S&P Global Ratings, Americas Public Finance is an important sector of the capital markets as our credit analysis supports key funding initiatives and serves as a growth driver for many areas of the economy. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, diverse, and collegial environment.

As a Senior Analyst on the Local Governments Midwest team, you will be leading credit analysis for counties, municipalities, and school districts in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. As part of your role, you will meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into a thorough committee presentation and 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 for 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.

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 municipal sector. While overall career progression will depend on individual performance and company need, this is an opportunity for your skills and hard work to advance your career within the organization. This position will give a successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to a strong talent development culture that values integrated and high-impact analysis, service excellence, diversity, and empowerment.

Responsibilities include :

• 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 municipal bond market.
• Mentor and provide analytic support to more junior analysts.

Qualifications include :

Compensation / Benefits Information : (This section is only applicable to US candidates) : S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $113,000 to $138,000. 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.

Right to Work Requirements : This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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.