Senior Analyst - Business & Consumer Services at S&P Global

Milan, Lombardy, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Credit Analysis, Credit Ratings, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Modelling, Accounting Concepts, Surveillance, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Communication, Presentation, Research, Travel, Generative AI

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: You will work as part of the EMEA Transportation & Business Services Team a team focusing on providing critical insights into corporate credit ratings. The broader team covers about 135 issuers across Europe, of which about 70% fall within the Business Services sector. Team members value collaboration and analytical excellence, and working together to deliver high-quality ratings that support financial markets. What you stand to Gain: Exposure to a variety of Business Services companies and industry sectors, keeping you at the forefront of developing sector trends. Opportunities to engage with senior management and key decision-makers at the entities we rate and within the wider sectors covered by the team, fostering professional growth and development. Being part of an international, collegial culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking. The Impact and Responsibilities: Impact: In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the credit ratings landscape by conducting in-depth corporate credit analysis and providing forward looking opinions. Your work will directly influence rating decisions and contribute towards market transparency, helping investors and other stakeholders make informed decisions. Responsibilities: Most of the work is expected to be in the Business Services sector, but this may vary depending on the business needs of the team. Conduct comprehensive corporate credit analysis to evaluate the creditworthiness of corporate entities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis and continual surveillance of a portfolio of about 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. Prepare and present detailed rating recommendations to committees, ensuring precision and timeliness in your analyses. Publish comprehensive credit analyses and 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. What We’re Looking For: A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related subject. An S&P Global employee at the Senior Analyst level would typically have 3-5 years of corporate credit analysis experience. Experience with speculative-grade corporates would be a plus. Fluent communication skills in English (spoken and written) is a prerequisite, and fluency in Italian, Spanish or French is also required depending on location. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of interacting and communicating with senior management would be a plus. Strong analytical skills with a profound understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow modelling, and accounting concepts. Ability to maintain accuracy and detail orientation while meeting strict deadlines. Effective teamwork and a strategic approach to problem-solving are highly valued. Knowledge of the High Yield market and/or the Business Services Sector would be desirable. A willingness to travel within Europe for meetings, sometimes at short notice. AI fluency, including experience of how to effectively employ generative AI to simplify tasks, to extract information, and to support writing research would be a plus. 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. 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Responsibilities

The role involves conducting comprehensive corporate credit analysis for a portfolio of about 15 credits, applying S&P Global Ratings’ Methodology, and preparing detailed rating recommendations for committees. Responsibilities also include publishing credit analyses, engaging with investors, and collaborating with senior management and finance teams.