Senior Analyst – EMEA Retail, Food & Leisure Corporate Ratings

S&P Global, Inc.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Senior Analyst based in Paris, France. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of issuers and engage with senior management teams, impacting the credit ratings process in the Retail, Food, and Leisure industries. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with experience in corporate credit analysis as well as strong communication skills. Knowledge of the targeted sectors is a plus.

Prestations

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in corporate credit analysis for high-yield entities.
• Knowledge of Retail, Food, and Leisure sectors preferred.
• Fluent in English; French or German is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Manage a large portfolio of issuers as the primary analyst.
• Interact with issuers during Management Meetings.
• Ensure compliance with credit rating guidelines.
• Participate in Rating Committees.
• Contribute to team initiatives for improvements.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field

MBA or CFA (preferred)

Description du poste

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team:

You will join a dynamic team of 21 analysts located across London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, and Madrid. This team focuses on the Retail, Food, and Leisure industries in Europe, which includes food manufacturers, apparel and specialty retailers, restaurants, travel, lodging, parks, gaming, and sports companies. A significant number of the companies we analyse are owned by private equity investors, resulting in highly leveraged capital structures and a very high proportion of high yield credits. Our work is fast-paced and driven by continuous credit events, as a result of shifting consumption patterns, changes in operating performance or in local regulations, dividend recapitalizations, and refinancing and M&A transactions. As part of a highly collaborative environment, you will play a critical role in ensuring sound ratings and rating transitions for a portfolio of 12–14 EMEA-based corporates.

The Impact

As a Senior Analyst, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence the credit ratings process within the European Retail, Food, and Leisure industries. Your work will directly contribute to S&P Global Ratings’ reputation as the leading credit rating agency in these industries. You will be responsible for developing your analytical and communication skills to become the primary analyst on your assigned names, ensuring adherence to high quality and compliance standards throughout the rating process.

What You Stand to Gain

This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior management teams of major corporate entities and investors in the EMEA region. You will develop strong relationships with issuers, intermediaries, and investors, enhancing your professional network. Additionally, you will gain valuable experience in a high‑pressure environment, allowing you to refine your skills in credit analysis and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of issuers, supported by your Lead Analyst, and develop the necessary analytical and communication skills to be the primary analyst on these names.
• Interact with senior officials of issuers during Management Meetings and participate in Rating Committees.
• Develop effective relationships with issuers and other stakeholders and actively participate as a spokesperson for S&P Global with investors. Understand and apply appropriate rating methodologies, ensuring compliance with all guidelines, procedures, and standard operating policies for credit rating activities.
• Contribute to team initiatives aimed at improving efficiencies and ensuring high‑quality output.
• 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

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA, CFA, or advanced degree is preferred.
• Relevant work experience in conducting corporate credit analysis for high‑yield entities, ideally gained in an investing institution, asset manager, commercial or investment bank, audit firm, or rating agency.
• Knowledge of the Retail, Food, or Leisure sectors will be advantageous.
• A team player with excellent time‑management skills, capable of managing competing priorities and working across multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent S&P Global Ratings professionally in meetings with senior management, rating advisors, and investors. Solid written and verbal communication skills in English are required; fluency in French or German will be a clear advantage.
• Ability to uphold high quality and compliance standards in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to travel substantially, sometimes at short notice, with preferred locations for the candidate being Frankfurt or Paris.

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?

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

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.

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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.

EEO Compliance

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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). Job ID: 321528. Posted On: 2025-10-28. Location: Paris, France.