Senior Analyst Financial Institutions and Alternative Funds

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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: Benefits for partners and children, including best‑in‑class family benefits.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards — small perks can make a big difference.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

For accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please email EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com.