Senior Analyst – EMEA Retail, Food & Leisure Corporate Ratings

OSTTRA; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading credit rating agency is seeking a Senior Analyst in Paris to enhance the credit ratings process for the Retail Food and Leisure sectors. Candidates should have a bachelor's in a related field, strong credit analysis skills, and the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of French or German is advantageous. This role offers professional development opportunities and a dynamic work environment.

Prestations

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuing education programs

Family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work on multiple tasks.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Fluency in French or German is a clear advantage.

Responsabilités

• Manage a large portfolio of issuers and develop analytical skills.
• Interact with senior officials during Management Meetings.
• Understand and apply appropriate rating methodologies.

Connaissances

Credit analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or 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. The 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, local regulations, dividend recapitalisations, 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 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 Are We 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 advisers 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.

Our Purpose

Progress is not a self‑starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology and the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People

We’re more than 35 000 strong worldwide. 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 analysing 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 with 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.

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