Research Assistant (Japanese language required)

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

The Role : Research Assistant, Ratings Analytical (Tokyo, JAPAN)

The Team :

You will report to the Analytical Manager, Corporate in Tokyo and be working closely with a number of highly experienced industry specialists.

The Impact :

You will act as the general research assistant for the Corporate and Infrastructure team. As the general research assistant you will support the Analysts by conducting credit and financial analysis, reviewing researching and managing data, running credit models, analyzing cash flows, and preparing analytical documentation.

You will develop and maintain a deep understanding of the industry trends and issues.

What’s in it for you :

You will get to work in a dynamic team environment and work with a team of professional specialists. You can deepen and broaden your global insight and knowledge in one of the leading credit ratings’ companies in the world.

Responsibilities :

• Work closely with analysts to provide research and analysis support to the Corporate and Infrastructure team
• Processing accounting and financial data to run credit models in support of ratings
• Review and run various credit analysis models
• Analyze data and review documentations for the analytical team
• Undertake research in support of Standard & Poor published commentaries
• Collaborate with Analysts to prepare charts, data, and PowerPoint slides in support of external presentations

Our Hiring Manager says :

This is a great opportunity to build a career in finance with one of the leading providers of financial market intelligence.

We are looking for an individual with a dynamic and proactive personality who has an analytical mindset and is always thinking outside the box.

In return, you will further enhance your skill sets and sharpen your profile as part of a globally leading organization in fundamental credit research.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree holder of Business, Finance, Economics, or a related subject
• Native level in Japanese and fluent in English
• 1-3 years of analytical work experience in the financial services industry
• Experience in managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes
• Solid analytical capability, team player and has good time management skills
• Able to multi-task and meet projects with a tight time frame
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-changing, global and regulated environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree is required. You must have good attention to detail and numerical skills, and an ability to synthesize and interpret large volumes of data.
• You have good writing skills to prepare professional analyses and reports.
• An understanding of financial markets and prior exposure to lending practices and procedures, is beneficial.
• You are a proactive individual who has a willingness to learn attitude and an analytical mindset.

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.

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.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose :

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.

At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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.

We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout 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.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global :

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation Powering Global Markets.

Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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.