Senior Insurance Ratings Analyst

S&P Global, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Annual incentive plan

Education program with company-matched

Job summary

S&P Global Ratings in New York seeks a Senior Analyst to lead the ratings process for property/casualty insurers, delivering independent credit opinions for issuers, investors, and markets.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial analysis, engagement with issuers, and participation in rating committees, with a focus on insurance and reinsurance sectors. Bachelor’s degree required; CFA valued; US work authorization mandatory. Office-based with weekly in-person requirements.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, business, insurance, or mathematics.
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement analysis, including GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting; strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Permanent US work authorization is required.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the ratings process for assigned issuers — from quantitative analysis and issuer engagement to presenting in rating committees and publishing well-supported credit opinions
• Serve as an active voting member of rating committees, deliberating on rating outcomes and reviewing analytical materials prior to publication
• Publish timely credit reports and contribute to sector research, market evaluations, and industry commentaries on emerging and complex insurance topics
• Apply strong criteria knowledge and financial statement analysis to assess credit quality and stay current on industry news and market developments
• Collaborate with team members to share insights, support peers, and align work with team goals
• Engage professionally with issuers, investors, and other stakeholders to gather information and address inquiries

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP IFRS

Excel

Communication

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or CFA valued

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

S&P Global Ratings in New York seeks a Senior Analyst to lead the ratings process for property/casualty insurers, delivering independent credit opinions for issuers, investors, and markets.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial analysis, engagement with issuers, and participation in rating committees, with a focus on insurance and reinsurance sectors. Bachelor’s degree required; CFA valued; US work authorization mandatory. Office-based with weekly in-person requirements.