About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The group consists of approximately 12 analysts who work in a collaborative, friendly environment that encourages knowledge‑sharing and mutual support. The position reports directly to the Analytical Manager and serves as a key liaison between senior leadership and the analyst cohort. Team members value collaboration, analytical excellence and cross-skilling, and working together to deliver high-quality and timely ratings that support financial markets. Our team operates with an enterprise perspective, connecting current analytical work to broader strategic objectives while fostering innovation and maintaining the highest quality standards.

The Impact:

Your credit analysis could influence the asset allocation decision of investors. You will be representing a globally recognized rating agency by providing your industry research and thought leaderships analysis which can influence investor sentiment and market behavior.

What you stand to Gain:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to Financial Institution practice. You will leverage both your analytical and outreach skills, developing strong relationships with leading industry players. You will also be part of an international, collegial culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking, including on advancing criteria projects as needed. You will be recognized as an expert in your field and will coach others on complex credit analysis matters, while collaborating with stakeholders outside of your immediate unit to incorporate diverse analytical perspectives.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary analyst/ pod lead on a handful of Financial Institutions credits. Conduct timely and thorough credit analysis on financial institutions, primarily institutions in China and Hong Kong
• Be a team-player able to step in and support execution and delivery of complex rating outcomes, as well as time-sensitive reviews
• Draft press releases and rating reports in a fast-paced environment with publication deadlines
• Collaborate with other analysts within Ratings division to enhance cross-sector knowledge and skills, leveraging your network at senior leadership level to ensure strategic alignment
• Modeling leadership behaviours and coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Interact with issuers, intermediaries, regulators, and investors in the region; Communicate analytical rationales succinctly.
• Communicate with investors and market participants through high-quality presentations and direct engagement
• Perform system research and publish thought leadership articles – industry reports and commentaries.
• Represent the company and deliver analytical presentations in external conferences and seminars.
• 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. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree, CFA charter holder or CPA is a plus.
• An S&P employee at this level would typically have minimum 10 years of analytical experience.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is essential. Additional language skills would be a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of China and Hong Kong financial institutions and relevant industries
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets
• A highly motivated team player who can work autonomously in a global, multi-cultural and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate complex credit ideas, manage difficult conversations and negotiate effectively across functions and cultures
• Results-oriented mindset with proven ability to deliver high-quality credit analysis in an efficient manner
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing market situations, with ability to make informed decisions and adapt to new information while maintaining strategic focus
• Strategic thinking, confident decision making and strong integrity with commitment to continuous improvement in credit analysis methodologies, in close co-operation with the team’s sector lead and analytical manager

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership skills and change management aptitude - the capacity to challenge views, processes, and behaviors, especially in complex areas
• Experience operating with autonomy and requiring minimal direction while maintaining focus on strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to leverage networks across functions and at senior leadership levels for strategic alignment 

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.

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