Associate Director - Structured Finance, Esoteric Assets

About the Role :

Grade Level (for internal use) : 12

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

The Team :

S&P Global Ratings is seeking an Associate Director to join its Structured Finance practice, which provides credit ratings and opinions for securitizations backed by a wide variety of Esoteric assets.

In this role, the Associate Director will be responsible for end-to-end rating process, research, cash flow, credit, and structural analytics, and client-facing activities for new issue ratings and surveillance of Esoteric ABS transactions.

The Impact :

This role blends research and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, client-facing interactions, and project management.

Daily tasks include completing the end-to-end ratings process, reviewing documents, assessing the credit profile of collateral pools, and conducting cash flow analyses to determine the credit rating impact of stress tests to the structures and enhancement levels under various economic scenarios.

The Associate Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees and interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters.

Furthermore, the Associate Director will play an important role in improving our analytical tools and streamlining our processes by drawing on computer and data science skills.

Responsibilities :

• Complete the end-to-end ratings process for new issue and surveillance transactions.
• Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner in committees for Esoteric assets, including transportation ABS, private equity, triple-net, data centers, whole business.
• Analyze credit, cash flow, and performance characteristics of collateral pools. Review third-party model output and reconcile with cash flow results from internal models.
• Review legal and operating documents to ensure consistency with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.

Provide comments to external parties.

• Actively manage relationships with internal and external clients.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis and be able to handle clients’ analytical questions.
• Actively contribute to our training and outreach efforts, including the completion of timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars.

What We’re Looking For :

Basic Qualifications :

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree.
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have a minimum of at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with cash flow modeling for esoteric assets, including triple net, data centers, private equity, transportation ABS.
• Understanding of financial markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems with ingenuity in a timely and insightful manner.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of cash flow modeling and programming languages (e.g. C++, MATLAB, Python, R or VBA) and strong Excel skills.
• Prior experience with data analysis and cash flows in esoteric assets including NNN, Container, Timeshare, Data Centers.

Compensation / Benefits Information :

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $103,800.00 to $206,350.00. 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. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

Right to Work Requirements :

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

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.

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 People : We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.

Our Values : Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Benefits : We take care of you, so you can take care of business. 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, 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.
• Beyond the Basics : From retail discounts to referral incentive awards.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer : S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by law.

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