About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Team:

The Structured Finance Research team is a dynamic, globally minded group that serves as the analytical backbone for S&P Global's structured finance insights and thought leadership. We operate in a fast-paced environment where precision meets innovation, combining deep market expertise with cutting-edge data analysis techniques. Our team values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable intelligence that drives business decisions and client success.

The Impact:

As a Structured Finance Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how S&P Global responds to and influences the structured finance market. Your work will directly contribute to our thought leadership position, enabling faster decision-making and enhanced market responsiveness. You'll be instrumental in developing automated solutions that streamline research processes while maintaining the analytical rigor that our clients and stakeholders expect from our world-class research division.

What's In It For You:

• Work alongside highly skilled professionals in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative thinking
• Contribute to high-visibility research publications and thought leadership initiatives that influence market discourse
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge data analysis technologies and structured finance market dynamics while building expertise in a specialized field
• Develop advanced technical skills in data visualization, automation, and statistical analysis that will accelerate your career growth
• Experience a culture that promotes continuous learning, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and process large structured and unstructured datasets using statistical programming tools to support critical research initiatives and market intelligence
• Monitor structured finance market events in real-time to enhance the team's ability to provide swift, informed commentary on market developments
• Support thought leadership initiatives by maintaining dynamic presentation materials, managing data visualizations, and contributing to the research publication pipeline
• Develop and maintain automated reporting tools and data collection solutions to streamline research processes and improve team efficiency
• Create clear data visualizations including charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards to communicate complex analysis to diverse audiences
• Take accountability for individual and team targets while providing guidance to support colleagues in delivering quality 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 1+ years of experience in data analysis, statistical programming, or quantitative research roles
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS for data processing and analysis
• Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation, analysis, and creating comprehensive reports and models
• Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement creative solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret and present technical information clearly to various stakeholders

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools for creating compelling analytical presentations
• Knowledge of structured finance markets, including asset-backed securities or mortgage-backed securities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency while managing multiple competing priorities effectively
• 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.

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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.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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