CREDit Program Analyst 2026

Grade Level (for internal use): 09 Program Overview:   When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You are part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria.  Our CREDit Graduate Program is a two-year training and development opportunity with our next intake joining us in September 2026. CREDit Program Analysts are hired for a specific practice; however, you are expected to transition between practices as dictated by business demands. In your first year CREDit analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from your home practice. In your second year CREDit analysts gain exposure to other practices through a mix of classroom training and small projects or short-term secondments. All analysts combine practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification. For example, this could be the CFA.  The Practice:   When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You will be part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria, you have the opportunity to ask probing questions to senior corporate executives, and interact with the global investor community.  With offices in 26 countries, rating $47.5 trillion in debt, and with nearly 1,400 credit analysts, S&P Global Ratings is an important part of the world’s financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for more than 150 years in providing investors and financers the information they need to more easily, quickly and efficiently provide capital to businesses and governments.  The Business Practice Groups include: Corporates, Public Finance, Financial Institutions, Structured Finance, Sovereign and International Public Finance, and Infrastructure.  This position will be with our Government team within our Sovereign and International Public Finance practice.

Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various companies and services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.  Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligation. Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis, demonstrating strong organizational skills.  Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development, leveraging analytical skills to support research and analysis.  Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.  Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks. What We’re Looking For:   Required Qualifications and Experience:  Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2026, with a strong academic record.  All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics. Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.  A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.  Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.  Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.  Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.  Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders Demonstrated