Job Description

:About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use): 12The Team:The incumbent will be part of the Johannesburg-based Financial Institutions team, which assigns credit ratings to banks and non-bank financial institutions in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This team is a segment of the broader EMEA Financial Services Practice, emphasizing inclusivity and collaborative work dynamics.The Impact:In this role, the individual will be a key contributor to ratings surveillance and new rating assignments, covering all aspects of rating analysis. They will also engage in market research, publications, and other projects as necessary, significantly influencing the financial thought leadership in the region.What You Stand to Gain:As an Associate Director in the S&P Global Financial Institutions team, you will assume a credit rating primary analyst role for a portfolio of 10-12 credits. This position offers opportunities for professional growth through timely rating surveillance, assigning new ratings, participating in rating committees, and collaborating on research commentaries. The role fosters strong communication skills and curiosity, essential for both internal discussions and external publishing and presentations.Responsibilities:

• Manage a client-facing portfolio of financial institutions 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.
• Initially focus on the coverage of banks in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, with opportunities to collaborate with analysts in the Middle East and Africa team covering sovereigns and insurance companies.
• 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.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics is preferred.
• An 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 analyze and act upon information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and 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.

#LI-EY1About 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, visitWhat'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 Intelligencexc2xae, 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, PartnershipAt 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: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. 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 (xe2x80x9cthe Policyxe2x80x9d) 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 EmployerS&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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)Job ID: 310021
Posted On: 2025-03-17
Location: South Africa

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