Senior Analyst - Corporate Ratings, New York

S&P Global Ratings provides independent credit ratings and research. The Senior Analyst leads analysis and surveillance for an assigned corporate portfolio, delivers rating opinions, engages stakeholders, and supports governed AI-enabled analytical workflows.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to Research Assistants and Rating Analysts, building capability in credit analysis, data discipline, and analytical tooling while reinforcing values-driven behaviors

Drive consistency and scalability by codifying standard work and promoting the disciplined adoption of shared analytical practices across the team

Strengthen AI-enabled productivity by developing reusable assets and proposing lightweight automations that free capacity for higher-value human analysis and relationship work

Partner with senior team members and Data and Engineering colleagues to identify, design, and scale AI and automation use cases with governance built in from the outset

Lead end-to-end execution for assigned credits, ensuring high-quality analysis and timely delivery with clear accountability across priorities

Own ongoing surveillance for an assigned portfolio, synthesizing performance data, market signals, and peer context into decision-useful insights with clear risk implications

Support the embedding of AI and automation tools into analytical workflows, applying structured validation and analytical judgment to maintain the integrity and reliability of conclusions

Prepare and review key analytical outputs — including model inputs, metrics, assumptions, and published reports — ensuring alignment with methodology, sector frameworks, and evidentiary standards

Engage with external parties alongside senior team members, communicating complex analysis clearly and with credibility

Craft client- and executive-ready narratives that translate data, research, and analysis into clear, actionable stories

Build trusted stakeholder relationships through collaborative, adaptable, and analytically confident delivery

Ensure adherence to methodology, confidentiality requirements, and data governance standards; escalate issues early with clear options and recommendations to protect analytical integrity

Embed responsible, governed AI use into day-to-day workflows, using only approved tools and data while protecting confidential information at all times

Support the design, testing, and rollout of controlled automation and AI-assisted workflows, contributing to guardrail definitions that distinguish what can be automated from what must remain human-led

Preferred

Coaching or mentoring experience that has contributed to improved team capability, consistency, or the adoption of shared analytical standards

Experience contributing to process improvement, automation design, or the rollout of AI-assisted workflows

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across teams and functions through collaborative, credible engagement

A master's degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued

Process Improvement

Automation Design

AI-Assisted Workflows

Analytical Standards

Master's Degree

CFA Certification

Coaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

Eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Generous time off.

Access to resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Retirement planning.

A continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution.

Financial wellness programs.

Benefits for partners and little ones, including family benefits.

Retail discounts.

Referral incentive awards.

Company

Financial market intelligence, benchmarks, and analytics services

New York, New York, USA

https://www.spglobal.com/

Founded in 1860

10001+ employees

Qualifications

An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, financial analysis, or a related field

Demonstrated credit, financial, and risk analysis skills, with the ability to connect key drivers to forward-looking risk views and actionable credit opinions

Practical experience embedding AI tools, large language models (LLMs), or automation into analytical workflows to improve productivity and analytical insight

Proficiency in analytical tools, with a willingness to learn data and automation platforms that support AI-enabled workflows

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analysis into concise, evidence-based narratives for senior stakeholders and rating committees

High standards for quality, traceability, and governance, with sound judgment on the responsible use of AI in a controlled analytical environment

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple credits and competing priorities, delivering high-quality work with limited oversight

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States

Coaching or mentoring experience that has contributed to improved team capability, consistency, or the adoption of shared analytical standards

Experience contributing to process improvement, automation design, or the rollout of AI-assisted workflows

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across teams and functions through collaborative, credible engagement

A master's degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued

An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, financial analysis, or a related field.

Required skills

Analytical Tools, Corporate Credit Analysis, Credit Rating Methodology, Credit Risk Assessment, Financial Analysis, Large Language Models (LLMs), Represents the skills you have, Risk Analysis, click on the tags

Experience

3-5 years