Senior Analyst, Insurance Ratings

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team:

The team consists of over 15 analysts operating in a collaborative, friendly atmosphere led by the Analytical Manager – Financial Services and Government Ratings based in Singapore. The team is seeking an experienced primary analyst or a Senior Analyst to conduct credit analysis on insurance companies for Greater China, South, and South-East Asia. The role involves performing analytical work, writing reports, and demonstrating analytical insights to internal and external audiences. This position can be based in either Singapore or Hong Kong and is well supported by the wider Insurance team in APAC.

The Impact:

The Insurance Ratings team covers some of the largest and most influential insurance companies in Asia. Your credit analysis could influence the asset allocation decisions of investors. You will represent a globally recognized rating agency by providing industry research and thought leadership analysis that can impact investor sentiment and market behavior.

What You Stand to Gain:

This role offers exposure to industry leaders, fostering significant professional growth and career development. As a credit expert at S&P Global Ratings in one of the world's most dynamic regions, you will gain a deep understanding of industry trends and issues, enabling you to provide insights on opinions and key developments. In this client-facing role, you’ll gain exposure to various business models in the insurance sector, enhancing your analytical skills and foundational knowledge. You’ll find your career here at S&P Ratings both intellectually stimulating and rewarding.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present credit analysis and recommendations to credit committees.
• Publish timely credit reports and research pieces in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuously monitor the operating performance of rated companies, review public filings and private information supplied by issuers, and participate in client meetings.
• Contribute to global and regional analytical projects and working groups.
• Articulate research and analysis in a logical and coherent manner.
• Deliver best-in-class service and demonstrate professionalism to all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key market participants (e.g., issuers, intermediaries, investors, regulators).

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree. Actuarial background, advanced degree, or CFA charter holder is a plus.
• A S&P employee at this level typically has 5 years of analytical or research experience.
• Relevant experience in the insurance sector in equity/credit/risk analysis is a plus.
• Strong insurance accounting knowledge.
• Fluent in English and Putonghua.
• Flexibility to travel, primarily within Greater China and South & South East Asia.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated team player with a curious mind, proactive personality, and demonstrated drive.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

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.