CREDit Graduate Program Analyst – Americas Public Finance

Job Description

Grade Level (for internal use): 09
Grade (for internal applicants only): 9
When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world’s leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You are part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria.

The CREDit Graduate Program is a two‑year training and development opportunity with our next intake joining us in September 2026. CREDit Program Analysts are hired for a specific practice; however, they are expected to transition between practices as dictated by business demands. In the first year analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from their home practice. In the second year analysts gain exposure to other practices through a mix of classroom training and small projects or short‑term secondments.

All analysts combine practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification, such as the CFA.

Focused on determining the ratings of municipalities which includes rating of States, local governments, higher education institutions, infrastructure, healthcare and more. The practice is spread across the US and operates out of Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco. Analysts within APF have the opportunity to work across the practice with different teams other than their assigned group, and regularly attend municipal forums to gain insight to their industries.

Common work includes data entry and analysis, deal prep, attending management meetings, presenting in committees, contributing to writing thought leadership pieces to be published, assisting with annual projects such as median reports, and more.

• Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit‑based products and structured banking transactions.
• Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development, leveraging analytical skills to support research and analysis.
• Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad‑hoc writing projects, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

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• Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2026, with a strong academic record.
• All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
• Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
• Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
• Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, time‑management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by…