Research Assistant ABS Ratings - S&P Global

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

08 The Team:

The Structured Finance Research team is at the forefront of analyzing complex asset-backed securities and structured products. We work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, providing critical insights that drive investment decisions and market understanding. Our team values analytical excellence, continuous learning, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on asset-backed securities (ABS) and structured finance products across various sectors
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate credit risk, cash flow projections, and performance metrics for structured products
• Prepare high-quality research reports, presentations, and analytical summaries for internal teams and external clients
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments that impact structured finance markets
• Collaborate with senior analysts and cross-functional teams to support investment decision-making processes
• Participate in client calls and meetings to present research findings and respond to analytical inquiries

Compensation/Benefits Information:

US Candidates:

S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is $65,000 to $72,000. 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.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, credit analysis, or structured finance (entry to early career level appropriate for GL8)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex financial concepts clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for financial analysis and modeling
• Ability to work in either Denver, CO or Chicago, IL office locations
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
• 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:

• Previous internship or coursework experience in structured finance, credit analysis, or fixed income markets
• Familiarity with financial databases and analytical platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar tools
• Understanding of credit rating methodologies and risk assessment frameworks
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic market environment

Right to Work Requirements:

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

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.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• 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.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ("the Policy") that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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