Associate Director - U.S. Structured Credit - CLO Ratings - S&P Global
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
About the Job
About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):12The Team:The U.S
Structured Credit - CLO team is part of the broader Structured Finance Group at S&P Global Ratings
The team assigns and monitors credit ratings for securitizations backed by broadly syndicated or middle market corporate loans.Responsibilities and Impact:Conduct detailed reviews of legal and operating documents to ensure compliance with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.Provide comments to external parties.Actively manage relationships with issuers, intermediaries, and investors.Effectively communicate S&P’s methodologies and procedures.Participate in and manage client meetings.Speaking engagements at conferences.Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis.Work on special projects as directed by the analytical team manager.Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $103,800 to $206,350
Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits
For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click hereWhat We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:5+ years of relevant work experienceGraduate or JD degree in a relevant disciplineStrong proficiency with Excel, financial models, and financial data.Strong understanding of financial markets and their relationship to S&P Global productExcellent verbal and written communications skills are required.Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team.Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.Right to Work Requirements:This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.About S&P Global RatingsAt 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 What’s In It For You?Our Purpose:Progress is not a self-starter
It requires a catalyst to be set in motion
Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day
We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow
At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities
We Accelerate Progress.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
We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind
Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipAt S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets
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: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets
Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work
It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.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
-----------------------------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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:
Structured Credit - CLO team is part of the broader Structured Finance Group at S&P Global Ratings
The team assigns and monitors credit ratings for securitizations backed by broadly syndicated or middle market corporate loans.Responsibilities and Impact:Conduct detailed reviews of legal and operating documents to ensure compliance with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure.Provide comments to external parties.Actively manage relationships with issuers, intermediaries, and investors.Effectively communicate S&P’s methodologies and procedures.Participate in and manage client meetings.Speaking engagements at conferences.Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis.Work on special projects as directed by the analytical team manager.Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $103,800 to $206,350
Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits
For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click hereWhat We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:5+ years of relevant work experienceGraduate or JD degree in a relevant disciplineStrong proficiency with Excel, financial models, and financial data.Strong understanding of financial markets and their relationship to S&P Global productExcellent verbal and written communications skills are required.Ability to analyze and solve non-routine problems in a timely and insightful manner.Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team.Diligent and intellectually curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.Right to Work Requirements:This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.About S&P Global RatingsAt 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 What’s In It For You?Our Purpose:Progress is not a self-starter
It requires a catalyst to be set in motion
Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day
We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow
At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities
We Accelerate Progress.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
We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind
Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipAt S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets
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: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets
Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work
It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.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
-----------------------------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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 describes discrimination protections under federal law. -----------------------------------------------------------202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)SummaryLocation: New York, NY; Colorado, US; Chicago, ILType: Full time
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