Senior Analyst Financial Institutions and Alternative Funds

S&P Global, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an Analyst in London to manage the credit ratings process for UK Banks and NBFI. This role involves preparing reports, engaging with senior management, and contributing to pioneer insights in credit analysis. Candidates should possess analytical acumen and a degree in finance or economics with relevant experience. The company values a collaborative team environment that promotes professional growth.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the FI/Fund Finance space.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and securitization.
• Proactive working style in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end ratings process for UK Banks.
• Lead meetings with top management.
• Publish high-quality forward-looking rating reports.
• Communicate credit stories across various channels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team:

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team environment working across the Financial Institutions (FI) Team with colleagues based in London, Paris, Dublin, Madrid, and Milan. Reporting to the Analytical Manager for FI and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), the team is an integral part of the EMEA Financial Services and Sovereign Group. Your role will involve building strong relationships with peers and contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

The Impact:

The successful applicant will significantly enhance our ability to efficiently and effectively serve our clients by demonstrating exceptional analytical skills and the capacity to provide relevant, insightful, and compelling analysis. You will play a crucial role in shaping the credit ratings landscape by delivering high-quality reports and insights that influence decision-making at the highest levels.

What You Stand to Gain:

This role offers a high level of analytical challenge and professional growth opportunities. You will gain direct exposure to top management of banks and leading global investors and have the opportunity to work on research across different European and global markets in collaboration with leading industry experts. The position provides a platform to deepen your expertise in credit analysis and broaden your understanding of various asset types.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end ratings process for UK Banks, NBFI, and Alternative Investment Funds, acting as the primary contact for issuers and handling daily analytical relationships.
• Lead meetings with companies' top management and prepare materials for presentation to the S&P rating committee, ensuring a thorough understanding of the rating outcomes.
• Publish high-quality, forward-looking rating reports and author or co-author research pieces that provide deep insights into the sector.
• Communicate thought leadership and credit stories through various channels, including publications, speeches, conference presentations, media interviews, and social media, in coordination with the Sector Lead and Analytical Manager.
• Incorporate forward-looking views into your research and presentations, considering dynamically changing parameters such as ESG, digital disruption, and transformation of business models.
• Identify internal innovation and process improvements to continuously enhance the work environment and analytical processes.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere by being a team player and upholding analytical and client service excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in the FI/Fund Finance space, with relevant industry experience in securitization, CLO, or credit analysis.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the Financial Institutions business models, reporting, securitization and financial markets. Prior exposure in Fund Finance will be an advantage
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.
• Proactive and self-starting attitude, with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience in managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes.
• Solid time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

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.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

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. 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: www.spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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