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Associate Director, EMEA Corporate Ratings (Commodities) - London

Employer
S&P Global
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 28, 2022

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Job Function
Risk Management
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
S&P Global Ratings
The Role: Associate Director, EMEA Corporate Ratings (Commodities) - London

The Team:
You will be part of the Commodities team in EMEA, and your main analytical focus will be the primary credit coverage of leading mining, metals, and oil field services companies, but also some oil & gas producers. The commodities team is made of approx. 12 analysts, spread across all Europe, but the sector is global. Therefore, you will be part of wider analytical network which will give you a truly global exposure and expertise. The sector is at the confluence of several rapidly evolving dynamics (incl geopolitics and energy transition...), meaning the work pace is fast and you need be able to both understand how the macro and company-specific features interact with each other's. London is the preferred location, some EU jurisdictions where the team has analytical presence (Madrid, Stockholm etc) may be considered.

The Impact:
At S&P Global Ratings, your impact will be very significant and wide-ranging. You will lead analytical meetings with the most senior executives from the companies you will cover, together with the Lead Analyst. You will be responsible for presenting your independent analytical credit opinion and rating recommendation in front of a rating committee and writing and publishing rating actions. In addition to surveillance of the portfolio, you will effectively communicate with market participants about ratings, as well as fundamentals and trends impacting the industry, and represent S&P Global Ratings' analytical views in front of international investors in roundtables and through written reports.

What's in it for you:
S&P Global Ratings offers you a very attractive career opportunity with the world's most recognized independent Rating Agency. You will assume important responsibilities quickly and you will benefit from career opportunities as part of an organization that is growing fast, in tandem with the development of the bond market in Europe. You will become one of the S&P Global Ratings' specialist in the industries you cover and extremely knowledgeable in the rating methodology that has become a market's benchmark. You will have the opportunity to exchange with the rated companies most senior executives operating in your industries. You will communicate S&P's independent credit opinions verbally and in written reports to international investors. You will work in a flat organization, alongside strong professionals with very diverse cultures and backgrounds, and in a collegial manner, while benefitting from continuing in-house training that will ensure you grow rapidly as a professional. Importantly, S&P Global Ratings supports social diversity, offers equal opportunities to all its employees, and strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:
As an Associate Director, you will analyze a portfolio of assigned entities as well as complex situations, data and information, and assess issuer's quarterly and annual operating results against our financial projections. Specifically, in this role, you will:
  • Act as the primary analyst for complex entities in the cyclical commodities sector, present your recommendations in our rating committees, be an active and vocal voting member in our committees, and prepare materials for ratings publication.
  • Lead from start to finish in the analysis of new ratings, including forecasts, capital structure analysis, liquidity, understanding market/country dynamics but also analyzing Environment, Social & Governance factors to the extent they affect credit quality.
  • Write analytical reports, contribute to thought leadership sector pieces and synthesize analysis into well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations that demonstrate a strong understanding of financial markets.
  • Lead meetings with the senior management of the companies we rate, accompanied by a Lead Analyst, and deliver high levels of service excellence to all stakeholders operating in the capital markets.
  • Develop and maintain a high team spirit and contribute to a culture of constant learning, coaching and developmental feedback.
What We're Looking For:
  • A Master' degree holder in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related relevant subject.
  • Significant experience in finance, with strong knowledge of corporate credit analysis (previous experience with an investing institution/asset manager, a commercial or investment bank, an audit firm, or a rating agency is preferred) and strong interest in the commodities sector.
  • Solid analytical skills and a very good understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts, including financial modelling, understanding of-or experience with -legal corporate transactions and debt documentation, and excel modelling skills.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented and to maintain accuracy and proficiency with calculations.
  • The candidate must have strong communications skills (including writing skills); analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent time management and the ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and multi-task; the ability to think independently and critically; and the ability to mentor others.
  • The candidate should be diligent and intellectually curious, interested to work in a rapidly changing environment, a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.
  • Personal maturity, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and ability to accept and learn from developmental feedback.
Return to Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Grade Level: Grade 12 (for internal purposes)

Location: London (Madrid or Stockholm will also be considered)

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world's leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you'll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities.
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.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 276431
Posted On: 2022-09-25
Location: London, United Kingdom

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