Rating Analyst - Americas Public Finance, Local Government Group, West: S&P Global

S&P Global

1+ Years | Boulder, Colorado, United States (Hybrid) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

This junior Rating Analyst role in the Americas Public Finance, Local Government Group, West, at S&P Global involves providing credit ratings for counties, municipalities, and school districts in the western United States. The position offers significant professional development and career growth opportunities within a collaborative team focused on analytical excellence and customer service. Responsibilities include in-depth research, preparing documents for rating committees, applying financial analysis, and contributing to thought leadership. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in financial modeling.

Must Have

Conduct in-depth research and prepare comprehensive documents and presentations for rating committees
Apply strong knowledge of rating criteria and financial statement analysis
Assist in collecting and analyzing data for special projects
Collaborate with analysts to publish periodic thought leadership articles
Support and exchange technical information with team members and routine stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, government/public policy, or related field
1+ years of relevant work experience in finance, analysis, or related field
Demonstrated interest in local government operations and municipal finance
Strong analytical mindset with ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency
Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, including cash flow and credit models
Excellent communication skills with ability to actively listen and engage confidently with clients and colleagues
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Good to Have

Experience with programming languages, data analytics, and AI/automation tools is advantageous
Experience with municipal bond analysis or public sector financial evaluation
Knowledge of government accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
Proven ability to work effectively under general guidance while taking initiative to support team success

Perks & Benefits

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
Generous time off
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills
Competitive pay
Retirement planning
Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Perks for partners and little ones (family friendly benefits)
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards

Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: Rating Analyst - Americas Public Finance, Local Government Group, West (Grade 9)

The Team:

The Local Government, West Region provides credit ratings for counties, municipalities, and school districts throughout the western United States. You'll join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive and collegial environment. We highly value effective teamwork, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to actively participate and contribute towards shared team goals.

The Impact:

Americas Public Finance is a critical sector of the capital markets and serves as a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. If you're interested in helping facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a strong talent development culture that values integrated analysis, service excellence, global mindset, and professional empowerment.

What's in it for you:

This is a junior position with high expectations for upward mobility. You'll work in a collegial culture with excellent potential for professional development and career growth. Advancement opportunities are available for those who demonstrate strong aptitude and embrace the municipal finance sector. While career development depends on individual performance and business needs, this role rewards skills and dedication with clear advancement pathways.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Conduct in-depth research and prepare comprehensive documents and presentations for rating committees, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues that others may miss
Attend rating committee meetings alongside senior analysts, actively listening to understand different perspectives and providing technical information to support team decisions
Apply strong knowledge of rating criteria and financial statement analysis, using previous experience to identify appropriate courses of action and improve existing analytical approaches
Assist in collecting and analyzing data for special projects, resolving issues that are often varied and non-routine while bringing new ideas to support team objectives
Collaborate with analysts to publish periodic thought leadership articles, interpreting and clarifying technical information to aid broader understanding
Support and exchange technical information with immediate team members and routine stakeholders, ensuring effective communication across all interactions
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:

Basic Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, government/public policy, or related field
1+ years of relevant work experience in finance, analysis, or related field
Demonstrated interest in local government operations and municipal finance
Strong analytical mindset with ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency, focusing first on high-priority, high-impact work
Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, including cash flow and credit models
Excellent communication skills with ability to actively listen, seek to understand different perspectives, and engage confidently with clients and colleagues
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with programming languages, data analytics, and AI/automation tools is advantageous

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with municipal bond analysis or public sector financial evaluation
Knowledge of government accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Familiarity with credit rating methodologies and analytical frameworks
Proven ability to work effectively under general guidance while taking initiative to support team success

Compensation/Benefits Information:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $62,000 - $84,000, depending on location, experience, and skills. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please visit S&P Global Benefits.

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.

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.

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