Associate Director Financial Institutions

S&P Global; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading financial services firm in Milan is seeking an Associate Director to manage credit ratings for banks across Southern Europe. The role involves analytical rigor, client interaction, and contributions to thought leadership within the industry. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in finance or economics, 6-8 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Italian. The firm offers a dynamic, multicultural environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Servizi

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning resources

Family Friendly Perks

Retail discounts

Competenze

• 6-8 years of relevant work experience in financial services.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to adapt and work under time pressure.

Mansioni

• Manage a client-facing portfolio of financial institution ratings.
• Prepare rating committee materials and lead client meetings.
• Conduct rigorous analytical work and contribute to research.

Conoscenze

Strong proficiency with figures

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Team player

Independent and critical thinking

Fluency in Italian

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team:

The Milan-based Financial Institutions team is dedicated to assigning credit ratings to banks and non-bank financial institutions in the Southern European region. We emphasize a global mindset and collaborative work dynamics, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into our operations. As a team, we pride ourselves on our ability to manage effective operational systems and processes, advising on complex matters while taking accountability for our systems.

The Impact:

As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of credit ratings for financial institutions. You will be the key contributor to ratings surveillance and new rating assignments, covering all aspects of rating analysis. Your ability to operate with autonomy and require little direction will be crucial in ensuring the quality and timeliness of our analysis. You will also engage in market research, publications, and other projects as necessary, contributing to financial thought leadership in the European sector, influencing market trends and supporting key initiatives through effective stakeholder engagement.

What You Stand to Gain:

This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including participating in rating committees, collaborating on research commentaries, and developing your communication skills. You will engage in a dynamic, multicultural environment, enhancing your ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional initiatives. You\'ll have the chance to focus on the long-term growth and development within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a client-facing portfolio of financial institution ratings, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of credit ratings and publishing high-quality, forward-looking reports.
• Prepare rating committee materials, update research reports, and lead client meetings, demonstrating effective time management and adaptability.
• Focus on the coverage of banks in Italy and in the broader Southern Europe region, with opportunities to collaborate with other analysts in EMEA covering different credits in the region.
• Undertake rigorous analytical work and contribute to research and writing well-structured analytical reports.
• Analyze and act upon information quickly to maintain and enhance the quality and timeliness of analysis, showcasing your ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Your role will involve taking accountability for the operating system rather than individual instances, ensuring sustainability in our processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or economics is preferred.
• A S&P employee at this level typically has 6-8 years of relevant work experience, with sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis for banks and other financial services companies.
• Strong proficiency with figures and the ability to quickly analyse and act upon information.
• Fluency in Italian.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to expand, learn, and make analytical contributions.
• Highly organized, capable of meeting deadlines, and working under time pressure.
• A strong team player with the ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
• Independent and critical thinking with a keen eye for innovation, demonstrating leadership and the ability to coach and empower others. You should be recognized as an expert and frequently advise others on complex matters, operating with autonomy and requiring little direction.
• 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 on benefits by country see the benefits information in the recruitment materials.

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 a benefits page (text only).

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.

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 email [e-mail]. This information will be used to provide accommodations as required.

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