Associate Director - Financial Institutions at S&P Global

As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of credit ratings for financial institutions. You will be the key contributor to ratings surveillance and new rating assignments, covering all aspects of rating analysis. You will also engage in market research, publications, and other projects as necessary,

Your analytical insights and strategic thinking will contribute to the financial thought leadership in the region, influencing market trends and supporting key initiatives through effective stakeholder engagement.

What You Stand to Gain:

• This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including participating in rating committees, collaborating on research commentaries, and developing your communication skills. You will engage in a dynamic, multicultural environment, enhancing your ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a client-facing portfolio of financial institution ratings, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of credit ratings and publishing high-quality, forward-looking reports.
• Prepare rating committee materials, update research reports, and lead client meetings, demonstrating effective time management and adaptability.
• Focus on the coverage of banks in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, with opportunities to collaborate with analysts in the Middle East and Africa team covering sovereigns and insurance companies.
• Undertake rigorous analytical work and contribute to research and writing well-structured analytical reports.
• Analyze and act upon information quickly to maintain and enhance the quality and timeliness of analysis, showcasing your ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics is preferred.
• A S&P employee at this level typically has 6-8 years of relevant work experience, with sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis for banks and other financial services companies.
• Strong proficiency with figures and the ability to quickly analyze and act upon information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to expand, learn, and make analytical contributions.
• Highly organized, capable of meeting deadlines, and working under time pressure.
• A strong team player with the ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
• Independent and critical thinking with a keen eye for innovation, demonstrating leadership and the ability to coach and empower others.