Associate Director - Structured Finance, Esoteric Assets

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

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 ( 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 : (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $103, to $206, 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.

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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.

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.