Associate Director - EMEA Commodities

About the Role:

The EMEA Commodities team comprises about 10 credit analysts based in various European offices and covering a wide range of oil & gas, mining, and metals companies. The position is in London.

The Impact:

You will provide key stakeholders with our value-added credit story on commodities companies through insightful opinions and strong analysis. You will analyze a portfolio of commodities companies, primarily based in the UK and non-EU countries. This position involves meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, leading market education efforts, participating in research efforts of the global Commodities team and taking the lead at external meetings related to credits.

What you stand to Gain:

As an Associate Director/Senior Analyst, you can learn from and influence the fast-moving capital markets via the credit opinions and market research that we publish. You will also engage with senior management (including CFOs and Heads of Treasury) at the companies we rate and build independent views that feed into rating committee decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform full credit analysis (including industry's changing dynamics and emerging trends, financial modeling, liquidity, capital structure and recovery analysis) for determining ratings on commodities companies and their debt issues.
• Being responsible for credit recommendations in rating committees.
• Publishing press releases, company-specific reports, and industry commentaries in a fast-paced environment with publication deadlines.
• Continuous monitoring of operating performance of rated companies, including review of public filings and private information supplied by issuers, and participation in issuers meetings.
• Effectively communicating to C-Suite issuers and high-profile investors on S&P Global Ratings' methodology and analytical views.
• Contributing to S&P Global Ratings' global and regional analytical sectoral forums, and authoring related commentaries.

What We're Looking For:

• We are happy to consider candidates for the Associate Director level (a S&P employee at this level would typically have 7-10 years of experience in corporate credit analysis) or the Senior Analyst level (previously titled Associate, typically about 4-6 years of experience).
• Masters' degree, ideally with Finance, Accounting or Economics background. CFA charter is a plus.
• Good understanding of financial and capital markets, macro-economics and changing business environments.
• Strong interest in, and knowledge of, global commodities markets (oil, gas, minerals etc.).
• Good understanding of how sustainability trends affect credit quality.
• You ideally have prior credit analytics experience covering non-financial corporates, either in another credit rating agency, an investment bank, an asset manager, or another relevant institution.
• Strong financial statement analysis and modeling skills, good accounting knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to give effective presentations to and interact with senior executives and high-profile investors.
• A highly motivated team player who can work autonomously in a global, multi-cultural and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and in a regulated environment.
• Ability to undertake rigorous analytical work and be proficient at writing analytical reports in English.

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

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.

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.