About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

  The Team: 

S&P Global Ratings is one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. Within S&P Global Ratings, Americas Public Finance is an important sector of the capital markets as our credit analysis supports key funding initiatives and serves as a growth driver for many areas of the economy. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. You will join a professional team of analysts that maintains a strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, globally-minded, and collegial environment. 

The Impact: 

As a Senior Analyst on the Charter Schools team, you will be leading credit analysis for charter schools, independent schools, and community colleges. You will play a significant role in initiatives to improve efficiencies in public finance credit analysis while providing professional expertise to enhance the knowledge and skill base of our organization. As part of your role, you will meet with issuers, assess historical and projected data, and compile this information into a thorough committee presentation and effective written analysis. You may also participate in moderately complex analytical and deal-specific situations, assist in resolving client needs, participate in investor calls with more senior analysts, and contribute to research for publications or special projects. You will be called upon by senior staff to advise on complex issues and larger clients using your analytical perspective, while building relationships with peers outside of your immediate team. 

What's in it for you: 

This position offers significant potential for upward mobility and career advancement. You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in public finance credit analysis while working in a collaborative environment that values analytical excellence. As your career progresses, you may present at conferences, support and write opinion pieces, or speak with the media. You will contribute to a strong talent development culture that values integrated and high-impact analysis, service excellence, and empowerment, while building professional relationships across the organization. 

Responsibilities: 

• This position is key to maintaining our market relevance and meeting our transaction requirements. Specifically, in this role, the analyst will: 

• Serve as the primary analyst on credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinion 

• Serve as an active, vocal voting member of the rating committee, which deliberates rating outcomes and reviews materials prior to publication 

• Publish timely and insightful credit reports as well as contribute to relevant research pieces 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the municipal bond market 

• Evaluate multiple analytical scenarios and communicate rationale clearly in group settings 

• Mentor and provide analytic support to more junior analysts 

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week 

What We're Looking For: 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2-5+ years of experience in public finance credit analysis, municipal bond analysis, or related financial analysis roles 

• Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, problem-solving and research skills 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas across functions and levels, including the ability to evaluate multiple analytical scenarios and communicate rationale clearly in group settings 

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis 

• Ability to accurately interpret data and appropriately apply criteria to generate key relevant analytical insights and conclusions 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with incomplete or conflicting data and identify options in non-routine situations 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, aptitude for learning new applications/proprietary software, and familiarity with generative AI tools 

• 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 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA, MPA, MPP, JD, and/or CFA preferred 

• Knowledge of GASB and FASB accounting standards 

• Experience in the municipal market with specific focus on charter schools, independent schools, or community colleges 

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and markets, with knowledge of S&P's analytical products and services 

• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise junior colleagues in operational processes to achieve defined goals 

Compensation/Benefits Information: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $91,000 - $119,000, 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. 

Right to Work Requirements: 

This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United State 

   

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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