Associate Director – Financial Services, New York or Toronto

Team

The Financial Services team within S&P Global Ratings operates as a globally distributed sector team focused on banks, brokers, exchanges, and clearinghouses in Canada and the U.S. Our team values analytical excellence, collaborative relationships, and strategic thinking in delivering high‑quality credit research. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovative solutions and where each team member contributes to maintaining our reputation for integrity and transparency in the financial markets.

About the Role

Grade Level: 12

At S&P Global Ratings, your analytical opinion truly matters, and each person who works here plays an essential role in upholding our reputation for integrity, transparency, and ratings excellence. We help people start and grow businesses, build infrastructure, and create jobs by providing investors and other decision makers with reliable credit risk information.

What’s In It For You

• Work alongside highly skilled credit professionals in a collaborative, global environment
• Gain exposure to complex financial institutions and cutting‑edge analytical frameworks
• Build expertise in client relationship management while strengthening your credit analysis capabilities
• Experience a culture that values analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and professional development
• Advance your career within a leading global financial services organization

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Credit Ratings process, from quantitative analytics and client‑facing meetings to presenting in committees and publishing an issuer's rating.
• Manage a portfolio of 10–12 bank credits with ongoing surveillance responsibilities using advanced fundamental credit analysis techniques.
• Conduct detailed research and advanced analysis on complex industry topics, such as capital frameworks, operational risk, liquidity risk, and quantitative modeling, leading to credit insights, peer comparisons, and industry commentaries.
• Assist in the ongoing development of junior analysts through coaching and mentoring on complex credit matters.
• Maintain organization to manage competing priorities and deadlines, handling multiple tasks among issuers, investors, analysts, colleagues, and internal partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to build consensus and deliver strategic solutions.
• Demonstrate expertise in financial statement analysis and accounting concepts in all analytical 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

• 6+ years of experience in Research (Credit or Equity), Banking, Risk Management, or Underwriting.
• Strong client‑facing and relationship management skills with excellent oral and written communication.
• Proven research capabilities with strong analytical skills and a good understanding of financial statement analysis and accounting concepts.
• Solid understanding of fixed‑income/debt capital markets.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database application skills; coding experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business.
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and multitask across multiple assignments.
• Candidates reaching the final stage of the interview process must attend at least one in‑person interview at the nearest S&P Global Ratings office before a job offer can be extended.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or CFA/FRM strongly preferred.
• Experience managing resources and operating autonomously in complex analytical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed analysis and apply results to improve operational effectiveness.

Compensation and Benefits

(U.S. candidates) Anticipated base salary range: USD $120,000 – $190,000, depending on location, experience, and skills. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

(Canadian candidates) Anticipated compensation range: CAD $110,000 – $163,000, based on performance, geographic location, and experience level.

Right To Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States or Canada.

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. Electronic job submissions only are considered for employment.

Location

New York, New York, United States