Associate Director, Financial Services

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

What’s in it for you

• Work alongside highly skilled credit professionals in a collaborative, global environment

• Gain exposure to complex financial institutions and cutting‑edge analytical frameworks

• Build expertise in client relationship management while strengthening your credit analysis capabilities

• Experience a culture that values analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and professional development

• Advance your career within a leading global financial services organization

Responsibilities

• Lead in all aspects of the Credit Ratings process, from quantitative analytics, conducting client‑facing meetings, engaging with the issuer, presenting in committees, to publishing an issuer’s Rating.

• Manage a portfolio of 10–12 bank credits with ongoing surveillance responsibilities using advanced fundamental credit analysis techniques.

• Conduct detailed research and high‑level advanced analysis on complex industry topics, such as capital frameworks, operational risk, liquidity risk, and complex quantitative modeling leading to credit insights, peer comparisons, and industry commentaries.

• Assist in the ongoing development of the team’s junior analysts through coaching and mentoring on complex credit matters.

• Remain organized to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines, while effectively handling multiple tasks amongst issuers, investors, analysts, colleagues, and internal business partners.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to build consensus and deliver strategic solutions. Demonstrate expertise in financial statement analysis and accounting concepts in all analytical work.

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 6+ years of experience in Research (Credit or Equity), Banking, Risk Management, or Underwriting.

• Strong client‑facing and relationship management skills with excellent communication abilities (oral and written).

• Proven research capabilities with strong analytical skills and a good understanding of financial statement analysis and accounting concepts.

• Must have a solid understanding of fixed income/debt capital markets. Strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint and database application skills are required, and coding experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, or business.

• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines while multitasking and handling multiple assignments.

• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in‑person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree or CFA/FRM is strongly preferred.

• Experience managing resources and operating with autonomy in complex analytical environments.

• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed analysis and apply results to improve operational effectiveness.

Compensation/Benefits Information

(This section is only applicable to US candidates): The anticipated base salary range for this position is USD $120,000 – $190,000, depending on location, experience, and skills. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please visit S&P Global Benefits.

(This section is only applicable to Canadian candidates): S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is CAD $110,000 – $163,000. Final compensation for this role will be based on the individual's performance, geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In accordance with Ontario’s new regulations effective January 1, 2026, this job posting provides information on expected compensation. S&P Global will not be utilizing artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Additionally, we are committed to transparency and will inform all interviewed candidates of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview.

Right to Work Requirements

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

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.

Job ID: 328826

Posted On: 2026-06-09

Location: New York, New York, United States