Senior Analyst - Structured Finance

The EMEA Structured Finance Practice is seeking a seasoned professional to join our ABS, RMBS, and Corporate Securitisation team in London. This team delivers credit ratings and research on structured products backed by consumer asset pools. As part of a group of 42 analysts across Europe, you will report to the Analytical Manager and collaborate with highly experienced industry professionals to drive excellence in our analytical processes.

This role is pivotal to the success of our ABS, RMBS, and Corporate Securitisation ratings franchise in EMEA, covering approximately 500 transactions across diverse asset classes and jurisdictions. The successful candidate will enhance our service to clients by showcasing outstanding analytical excellence and delivering relevant, insightful, and compelling market analysis.

You will work within a dynamic and collegial team environment, gaining exposure to professional specialists. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your insight at one of the leading credit ratings companies globally, representing S&P Global Ratings in interactions with investors, bankers, and industry experts. Analysts who excel in this role will have the chance to work across different asset classes, assume greater responsibilities, and contribute to strategic priorities and projects. Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members are also key aspects of the role.

• Rate new issue ABS/RMBS transactions, serving as the primary analytical contact for bankers, issuers, and investors to resolve analytical inquiries during the rating process.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of credits, ensuring timely surveillance and publication quality, while addressing intricate analytical challenges.
• Act as a member of rating committees by participating as an active and vocal voting member, ensuring the integrity of the rating process.
• Publish timely industry commentaries and support senior analysts in developing comprehensive research initiatives.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Lead and contribute to special projects within the Structured Finance Practice, aligning with strategic objectives and innovation goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields; postgraduate studies/CFA candidacy is a plus.
• A S&P employee at this level typically has 3-6 years in credit or financial analysis, with a preference for structured finance exposure.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Advanced critical thinking, numerical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to independently navigate complex scenarios.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English is required.

• Experience in ABS, RMBS, and Corporate Securitisations, with the ability to navigate sector-specific challenges.
• Strong potential to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset, capable of driving initiatives and contributing to team objectives.
• Proficiency in an additional language is an advantage.

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.

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. 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.

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 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.

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.