Senior Analyst - Financial Institutions

Responsibilities

• Issuers: Serve as the primary contact for issuers, managing the day‑to‑day analytical relationship. Lead meetings with companies’ top management and prepare materials for presentation to the S&P rating committee.
• Publications: Publish high‑quality, forward‑looking rating reports and author or co‑author research pieces on the sector.
• Outreach: Communicate thought leadership and credit stories via appropriate channels such as publications, speeches, conference presentations, and media interviews.
• Innovation: Incorporate dynamic FI analysis parameters (ESG, digital disruption, business model transformation) and integrate forward‑looking views into research and committee presentations; identify internal innovations and process improvements.
• People: Promote a positive team atmosphere and uphold analytical and client‑service excellence.
• Work arrangement: All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3 – 5+ years of credit analysis or credit ratings experience in the financial institution space.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with senior management and global investors.
• Experience managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes.
• Deep understanding of FI business models and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret large volumes of financial data with strong numerical rigor.
• Solid analytical capability, teamwork, and time‑management skills.
• Capability to multi‑task and meet project deadlines within tight time frames.
• Self‑starter with a proactive attitude, analytical mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑changing, global and regulated environment while maintaining analytical rigor.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent English writing ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of or pursuit of postgraduate studies/CFA certification.
• Experience managing complex analytical projects and meeting tight deadlines in financial services.
• Track record of producing high‑quality research and analytical reports.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and rating committees.
• Strong command of a local language (French, Italian, or Spanish) is highly preferable.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• 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, education programs with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Benefits for partners and children, including retail discounts and referral incentive awards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&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

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Posted On: 2026‑05‑18

Location: Paris, France