The Impact

• In this role, you will provide insightful credit risk analysis that influences rating decisions. Your interactions with Finance and Treasury teams of rated entities will enhance our understanding of market dynamics, while your engagement with investors and market participants will support our commitment to transparency and communication in the debt markets. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the credit landscape within a wide range of Corporates and Infrastructure companies across the African continent.

What You Stand To Gain

• This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to S&P Global Ratings’ Corporate & Infrastructure Practice, with analysts located globally. You will enhance your analytical skills, develop strong relationships within the industry, and engage in cross-sector collaboration, fostering lifelong learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and clearly articulate credit rating recommendations based on comprehensive analysis of financial statements and debt documentation.
• Develop insightful and forward-looking company and sector-level credit rating research.
• Interact with Finance and Treasury teams of global and regional rated entities to gather critical information.
• Communicate with investors and market participants through high-quality sector and company reports, presentations, and direct engagement.
• Thoroughly document supporting analyses to ensure clarity and transparency in credit rating decisions.
• Present and defend conclusions to the credit rating committee in a coherent and logical manner.
• Manage relationships with rated issuers and investors, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
• Collaborate with other analysts within the Ratings division to enhance cross-sector knowledge and skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Have strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts. An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3-5 years of experience and a master’s degree in relevant fields, such as Finance, Economics or Business Administration.
• An ability and interest in financial modelling to analyze company’s capital structure, liquidity and forecasts.
• Experience in analyzing debt/instrument documentation and transaction structures.
• Preferably previous experience in a global organization (bank, accounting firm, asset manager, large corporate) with the ability to work in an international, regulated business environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing situations.
• The ability to work both independently and within a team environment.