Grade Level (for internal use):
14The Team
S&P Global Ratings' Structured Finance and Private Markets analytical team sits at the center of one of the fastest-growing segments of global capital markets. Reporting to the Chief Analytical Officer for Structured Finance and Private Markets, the team partners with analytical practices, research functions, and enterprise divisions to deliver authoritative ratings, insights, and market perspectives. This is a high-impact environment where analytical rigor, strategic vision, and cross-divisional collaboration converge.
Responsibilities and Impact
Define and execute S&P Global Ratings' private markets analytical strategy, setting priorities and directing resource deployment in alignment with enterprise objectives.
Assess complex and novel private market transactions, developing analytical frameworks to evaluate corporate and infrastructure risks across private credit and adjacent asset classes.
Serve as a senior external spokesperson with regulators, central banks, industry associations, and media, translating complex credit content into clear and influential market insights.
Lead high-impact thought leadership initiatives, identifying emerging trends and structural developments in private credit to reinforce S&P Global Ratings' position as a trusted market voice.
Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across analytical teams, Global Analytical Risk Management, Market Intelligence, and S&P Dow Jones Indices to ensure aligned market perspectives and methodological consistency.
Coach and develop analytical team members, strengthening capability and upholding high standards for analytical quality and data consistency.
Compensation and Benefits Information
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $210,000 to $291,000 USD. Final base salary 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. For more information on benefits, please refer to the S&P Global benefits information.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 15+ years of relevant experience in private markets, private credit, credit ratings, structured finance, corporate credit, or infrastructure finance.
Deep understanding of private markets dynamics across regions and asset classes, with demonstrated experience in thought leadership, research, or market insight development.
Demonstrated ability to develop authoritative market perspectives and a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders across large, matrixed organizations.
Proven ability to translate complex analytical topics into compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including clients, regulators, and media.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing analytical teams, with a focus on analytical quality, methodological discipline, and data consistency.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience engaging with regulators, central banks, or industry associations as a senior representative.
Familiarity with cross-practice credit methodologies spanning corporate, structured finance, and infrastructure asset classes.
Track record of producing timely, market-relevant research in response to evolving private credit trends and structural developments.
Experience managing multiple high-priority projects and navigating complex demands across a global, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated ability to assess and navigate complex or sensitive situations, fostering trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
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.
Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.
Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.
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:
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
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.
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