CREDit Graduate Program Analyst, Corporates
S&P Global
About The Role
The CREDit Graduate Program Analyst - Corporates role is a two-year training and development opportunity at S&P Global Ratings, a leading provider of independent credit risk research. Analysts are hired for a specific practice and are expected to transition between practices as business demands dictate. The program combines practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification, such as the CFA.
In the first year, analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from their home practice. In the second year, they gain exposure to other practices through classroom training, small projects, or short-term secondments.
As a CREDit Analyst in Corporates, you will be assigned to industry coverage groups, working with a diverse range of corporations. You will support the ratings process, from initial meetings with management teams to rating committees, learning from experienced professionals.
Current placements include: Technology, Media & Telecom, Leisure & Entertainment, Consumer Products, Transportation, Autos & Defense, Healthcare, Capital Goods, Consumer Products, Retail & Restaurants.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct credit and recovery analysis for corporate, institutional, and governmental clients.
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligations.
- Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis.
- Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development.
- Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects.
- Apply S&P methodology to prepare models.
- Draft articles for publishing.
- Assist with research.
- Develop credit intuition and analytical opinions using both top-down and bottom-up research.
- Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Qualifications
- Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2027, with a strong academic record.
- All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
- Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
- Ability to conduct independent analysis and research.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Strong storytelling skills, able to translate complex data insights into engaging narratives.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- A proactive mindset and adaptability.
Preferred Qualifications And Experience
- Background in engineering or related technical fields.
Work Environment
- All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
- Candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process must attend at least one in-person interview.