S&P Global US | Rating Analyst - Local Governments Midwest

Responsibilities

• Americas Public Finance at S&P Global Ratings is an important sector of the capital markets, providing credit analysis that supports vital funding initiatives and serves as a growth driver for communities and economies across the region.
• This role is central to maintaining S&P Global Ratings' market relevance and meeting transaction requirements across the local government sector.
• This is a junior-level position with strong expectations and meaningful opportunity for upward mobility through demonstrated analytical performance.
• Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
• In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
• This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.
• Serve as primary analyst on credit transactions, conducting comprehensive financial statement analysis and preparing well-supported rating recommendations and committee-ready credit reports for local government issuers.
• Assess historical and projected financial data, evaluate fiscal health and credit risk factors, and compile findings into thorough committee presentations and effective written analysis.
• Serve as an active, voting member of rating committees, contributing to deliberations on rating outcomes and reviewing materials prior to publication.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to maintain analytical quality and consistency across the portfolio.
• Contribute to team initiatives that improve processes, efficiency, and analytical workflows.

Requirements

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2+ years of relevant experience in public finance, local government finance, or a related credit analysis discipline.
• Demonstrated credit analysis and financial statement analysis skills, with the ability to assess fiscal health, creditworthiness, and key credit risk factors for local government issuers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences, including committee presentations and published credit reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver high-quality work under deadline pressure, and exercise sound analytical judgment under general guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and independently when required.
• Experience advising on complex local government finance issues and providing analytical perspectives to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships across teams and functions.
• A master's degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued.
• We welcome candidates from traditional finance disciplines as well as diverse academic backgrounds that support innovative and critical thinking.

S&P Global US

S&P Global US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in New York, Chicago, Dallas and Colorado.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance