Associate Director – EMEA A&D, Automotive, Capital Goods, Investment Holdin at S&P Global

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Credit Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Modelling, Accounting Concepts, Legal Transaction Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Automotive Knowledge, Capital Goods Knowledge, A&D Knowledge, German Fluency, English Communication, AI Tools Proficiency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team: The Auto, Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Capital Goods, and Investment Holdings team consists of approximately 20 analysts located across key European cities, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid, and Stockholm. As a vital part of this dynamic group, you will manage a portfolio of about 15 issuers primarily from the capital goods, aerospace & defense, and automotive sectors, focusing on companies based in Germany. The Impact: In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the credit ratings landscape by conducting thorough and insightful corporate credit analyses. Your work will directly influence rating decisions and contribute to market transparency, enabling investors and other stakeholders to make well-informed decisions. What You Stand to Gain: You will gain exposure to a variety of industry sectors and end markets, keeping you at the forefront of emerging sector trends. Additionally, you will have opportunities to engage with senior management teams and key decision-makers within the entities we rate, fostering your professional development. You will also be part of an international, collegial culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive corporate credit analysis to evaluate the creditworthiness of corporate entities and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for the analysis and ongoing surveillance of a portfolio of approximately 15 credits, applying S&P Global Ratings' Methodology and developing a deep understanding of industry trends and issues. Collaborate proactively with senior management, Finance and Treasury teams, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze relevant information and establish strong work relationships. Prepare and present detailed rating recommendations to rating committees, ensuring precision and timeliness in your analyses. Publish thorough credit analyses and insightful sector commentaries that enhance transparency and communication within the debt markets. Engage actively with investors and market participants to foster understanding and support informed decision-making. 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. What We're Looking For: A bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A S&P employee at this level typically has a minimum of 5 years of corporate credit analysis experience, preferably with speculative-grade corporates. Fluency in spoken and written German is essential, along with strong communication skills in English (both spoken and written). Knowledge of additional European languages is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in engaging with senior management. Exceptional analytical skills with a profound understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow modelling, and accounting concepts. Understanding of and experience with legal transaction and debt documentations. Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail while meeting strict deadlines. Effective teamwork and a strategic approach to problem-solving are highly valued. Knowledge of the Automotive, Capital Goods, and/or A&D sectors is desirable. A willingness to travel within Europe for meetings, sometimes at short notice. Proficiency in AI tools, including experience in using generative AI to streamline tasks, extract information, and support research writing, would be an advantage. #LI-EY1 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 Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. 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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. 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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive corporate credit analysis to evaluate the creditworthiness of corporate entities and infrastructure projects. Prepare and present detailed rating recommendations to rating committees, ensuring precision and timeliness in your analyses.