CREDit Graduate Program Analyst - Corporates

S&P Global, Inc.; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

Professional development

Job summary

S&P Global Ratings is seeking a Credit Graduate Program Analyst – Corporates to join a two-year training program. In year one you focus on your home practice, with year two offering exposure to other practices through classroom training and projects.

You’ll apply the S&P methodology to build models, draft articles, and support research while developing credit intuition. The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven storytelling, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree by August 2027 with a strong academic record.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn in credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit and recovery analysis for corporate and institutional clients.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and financial obligation fulfillment.
• Provide quarterly financial/statistical data analysis.
• Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development.
• Collaborate on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Storytelling

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: CREDit Graduate Program Analyst – Corporates

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 September2027. 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

As a CREDit Analyst in Corporates, you will be assigned to industry coverage groups, where you will have the opportunity to learn about and work with corporations ranging from ones that you’ve never heard of to those that you come across daily. You will be supporting the ratings process from the initial meetings with top level management teams to the final rating committees, where you can learn from knowledgeable veterans within S&P. Responsibilities include applying the S&P methodology to prepare models, drafting articles for publishing, assisting with research, as well as developing credit intuition and analytical opinions using both top-down and bottom-up research. Current placements include: Technology, Media & Telecom, Leisure & Entertainment, Consumer Products, Transportation, Autos & Defense, Healthcare, Capital Goods, Consumer Products, Retail & Restaurants, among others.

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.

Compensation / Benefits

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $81,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August2027, 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.

Right to Work Requirements

• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
• 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 Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. 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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. 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

• 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. S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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 send an email to:[e-mail] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.