Ratings Analytical Intern, Americas

About the Role

S&P Global Ratings is a leading provider of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. This role is part of a dynamic 10-week summer training and development program beginning June 2027, offering exposure to credit analysis, project work, and engagement with experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deal execution and analytical projects, contributing ideas in team discussions.
• Complete and present research findings and conclusions for assigned summer intern project teams to senior leaders.
• Build capability in credit rating methodologies by learning and applying standard analytical techniques.
• Provide timely and accurate quarterly financial statistics and data analysis.
• Maintain high-quality research, presentations, reporting, and financial models.
• Use AI technologies responsibly to analyze datasets and derive actionable insights within analytical frameworks.
• Assist with preparing materials for rating committees and issuer management meetings.
• Develop a client-oriented, solutions-focused mindset.
• Apply confidentiality, documentation, and governance requirements consistently.
• Support supervised piloting and testing of new tools within defined guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies, with an interest in their responsible and effective application.
• English: Fluent (able to conduct meetings, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally).

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or postgraduate student in the penultimate year of study.
• Candidates from traditional finance disciplines (e.g., Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics) are welcome.
• Diverse academic backgrounds supporting innovative and critical thinking (e.g., Engineering and Sciences, Philosophy, Politics, Classics, Theology, English Language, English Literature and Languages) are also welcomed.
• Collaborative and dependable working style.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A learning mindset, comfortable adopting new tools and open to different ways of thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability and desire to conduct own analysis and research, showing initiative and a willingness to develop strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to develop data and automation capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research and analysis clearly.
• Solutions-oriented mindset focused on providing excellent service.
• High standards for accuracy, traceability, and quality.
• Commitment to responsible technology use, including protecting confidential information and verifying AI-generated outputs.
• Required to reside in the internship location for its entire duration.
• Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.
• Candidates reaching the final stage will be asked to attend at least one in-person interview.
• Limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.