Director, Esoteric ABS: Lead Credit & AI-Driven Innovation

S&P Global; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Ratings in Denver seeks a Director to lead credit analysis across complex esoteric asset-backed structures, including transportation ABS, data centers, and private equity securitizations. You will guide a team of analysts, influence rating committee outcomes, and ensure rigorous use of AI and analytics in research and monitoring.

Responsibilities include coaching analysts, delivering forward-looking opinions, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with issuers, investors,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in structured finance, securitization, or related fields.
• Experience mentoring and managing small teams with accountability.
• Strong credit expertise with multi-asset portfolio delivery capability.
• Practical use of AI, data, and analytics to enhance research and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end credit and capital markets analysis across esoteric asset classes.
• Act as escalation point for complex analytical matters and mentor junior staff.
• Guide rating committee discussions and review third-party model outputs.
• Build and maintain issuer/investor relationships; contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Credit analysis

Leadership

AI adoption

Stakeholder management

Portfolio oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or CFA

Tools

Generative AI tools

Advanced analytics

Automation tools

Job description

S&P Global Ratings in Denver seeks a Director to lead credit analysis across complex esoteric asset-backed structures, including transportation ABS, data centers, and private equity securitizations. You will guide a team of analysts, influence rating committee outcomes, and ensure rigorous use of AI and analytics in research and monitoring.

Responsibilities include coaching analysts, delivering forward-looking opinions, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with issuers, investors,