Job description
S&P Global RatingsResearch Assistant - Global Infrastructure Finance
S&P Global Ratings is seeking an individual to join its Global Infrastructure Finance team based in Paris or in Dublin as a Research Assistant. This is a key role supporting our infrastructure analysts and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to embrace a fast learning analytical job in an international working environment.
The job entails performing and overseeing ad hoc and ongoing database and research projects and external data requests. You will assist analysts in updating reports and preparing for meetings or internal committees and have the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals in our various international offices. You will also have the opportunity of following a small portfolio of companies as a primary analyst.
You will gain an understanding of S&P Global rating methodology, policies and procedures as well as knowledge of qualitative aspects of Infrastructure Ratings analysis. The successful candidate will be supported with on the job and formal training, which includes two levels of internal certification per discipline.
This is an exciting role for someone willing to contribute to the development of the company. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to work as part of an international team.
This is a great opportunity for a a professional individual with about 1 or 2 years or less experience in credit analysis.
The Team : EMEA Utilities Team, headed by Beatrice de Taisne, comprises 16 analysts across several offices in Europe, working in a stimulating international environment in a culture, which is collegiate and meritocratic.
The Career Opportunity : This is a fantastic opportunity to join the market leading ratings franchise in a practice of pivotal strategic importance to the group at a time where Global Infrastructure investments are on the rise and when energy transition and ESG considerations are transforming the Utilities sector.
The Business : As the world's largest resource for data and research, our mission is to bring independent, transparent and consistent credit analysis to the global investment community.
The role :
Support the team surveillance work, especially in the U.K.
Perform credit analysis demonstrating the ability to understand and identify key factors that affect issue and issuer credit ratings, through the application of the relevant S&P Global Ratings criteria.
Prepare a variety of material suitable for publication on S&P Global Ratings credit portal and other media (such as rating trends reports, press releases, and detailed commentaries) sufficient to disseminate and explain our ratings on a timely basis.
Support the team in its day to day activities, notably data gathering activities.
Share specific analytical expertise, any useful know how, and ideas to improve group operations.
Maintain integrity of analytical or compliance related databases as appropriate.
Develop and maintain an understanding of industry trends and issues.
Qualifications/Experience:
A university graduate, with potentially some level of work experience gained in an audit firm, bank.
Knowledge of Utilities or regulated sector would be a plus.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Fluency in other Western or Eastern European languages is a plus.
Have strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts.
Be numerate and accurate with figures and detail orientated with the ability to maintain accuracy whilst complying with deadlines.
Be proficient at working with financial models.
The ability to work both independently and within a team environment is critical.
Be educated to degree level in a relevant business related field, a relevant Master’s degree, CFA or financial qualification would be desirable.
Be willing to travel.
Be computer literate having strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint and database application skills. Ability to prepare forecasts based upon reasoned assumptions will be required.
Being curious and interested in energy transition is a must!
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Return to Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
Grade Level: Grade 8 (for internal purposes)
Location: Dublin or Paris
S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities.
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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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. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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Job ID: 271476
Posted On: 2022-10-12
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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