CREDit Graduate Program Analyst - Structured Finance

S&P Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto seeks a CREDit Graduate Program Analyst. This role involves conducting credit analysis and evaluating financial obligations in structured finance. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree by August 2026, proficiency in Excel, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a two-year training program with flexible practice transitions. Join a collaborative team driving insights and decisions in finance.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Family friendly perks

Continuous learning access

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2026 with a strong academic record.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various clients.
• Evaluate creditworthiness of organizations focusing on financial obligations.
• Assist in reporting, research, and development of presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Machine Learning tools

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: CREDit Graduate Program Analyst – Structured Finance

Grade (for internal applicants only): 9

Program Overview

When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You are part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria.

Our CREDit Graduate Program is a two-year training and development opportunity with our next intake joining us in September 2026. CREDit Program Analysts are hired for a specific practice; however, you are expected to transition between practices as dictated by business demands. In your first year CREDit analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from your home practice. In your second year CREDit analysts gain exposure to other practices through a mix of classroom training and small projects or short-term secondments. All analysts combine practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification. For example, this could be the CFA.

The Practice

S&P’s Structured Finance (SF) division analyzes credit risk of debt instruments backed by an isolated pool of assets. The division is split into four main sectors, based off of the type of assets which back their respective debt-issuances: Asset-Backed Securities, Residential Mortgage Backed Securities, Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities, and Collateralized Loan Obligations. SF credit analysis is unique in that it is not focused upon the credit risk of a company with ongoing operations; instead, SF analysts generally rate to the cash flow and credit risk characteristics of the asset pool backing a set of securities, as well as the legal/structural risks relating to the structures which companies use to isolate these assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit-based products and structured banking transactions.
• Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development, leveraging analytical skills to support research and analysis.
• Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2026, with a strong academic record. All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
• Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
• Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
• Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.
• Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.

Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Background in engineering or related technical fields
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, R, VBA, and/or MATLAB, showcasing technical proficiency.
• Familiarity with AI technologies or tools, including Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing Tools, and/or Robotic Process Automation, reflecting a forward-thinking approach.

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.

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 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, Partnership

At 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: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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