About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team:

The Financial Institutions team is an integral part of S&P Global Ratings success. The team is responsible for maintaining credit ratings on high profile Financial Institutions in Australia and New Zealand. The team works closely with global colleagues and is part of a wider group which includes Sovereign and International Public Finance and Insurance analysts.  

The team is comprised of 17 analysts based in Melbourne and Sydney offices led by the Analytical Manager, Financial Service and Government Ratings – Pacific

The Impact:

S&P Global Ratings is the proud winner of the KangaNews Rating Agency of the year over the past number of years and is highly respected in Global Debt Capital Markets.

As part of the Financial Institutions team, you will join a collegial and professional team of analysts that work on credits across Australia and New Zealand.

You will be a senior analyst in the team covering a portfolio of Australian and New Zealand financial institutions. Working closely under the direction of Director level Lead Analysts in the team, you will be a primary analyst to analyze information including financial statements, write high-quality reports for investors, demonstrate your analytical insight to internal and external audiences in an international working environment. Your role may include exposure to Australian and New Zealand major banks over time. Additionally, there will be opportunity to contribute to industry research and participate in internal projects and working groups.

What you stand to Gain:

You will get to work in a dynamic and professional team environment and develop a career in the world’s leading credit rating agency. This role provides great exposure to a range of complex issues, high profile clients, investors, capital markets, and financial assets.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside senior analysts to maintain a portfolio of credit ratings initially focusing on New Zealand local councils, but with opportunities to broaden your expertise into other asset classes such as universities, social housing providers, state governments, and sovereigns, over time.
• Collect and critically analyze economic, financial, and budget information.
• Maintain spreadsheets, databases, and cash flow models.
• Meet and confidently interact with C-suite level executives.
• Work closely with senior analysts to prepare materials for rating committees and publications to disseminate our ratings on a timely basis.
• Demonstrate service excellence when dealing with external and internal stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• An employee at this level typically has 3-5 years of experience in macroeconomic or financial analysis.
• Ideally suited for candidates with experience in credit analysis and research or background in equity research
• Bachelor’s degree with studies in economics, business, or similar fields. CFA certification is a plus.
• A demonstrated interest in credit analysis and research.
• Sound knowledge of financial statement analysis and accounting concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact confidently with clients.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to manipulate large datasets, cash flow and credit models.
• Strong work ethic and capacity to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work to deadlines and to multitask.
• Pursuing CFA designation or a Master’s degree is desirable, but not essential.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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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