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11 About the Role
The S&P Global Ratings AIMI team covers approximately 180 European corporate issuers across Autos, Capital Goods, Aerospace & Defense, Transport, and Industrials, with 24 analysts based in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Stockholm. We deliver independent credit opinions that markets rely on, built on deep sector expertise, analytical rigor, and a strong culture of collaboration.
What You'll Do
Impact
Your credit opinions directly influence how markets assess risk across some of Europe's most strategically significant industries — supporting investment decisions, capital allocation, and financial transparency for issuers and investors across the region.
Responsibilities
Team Contribution & Capability Building
Collaborate closely with colleagues across AIMI locations, contributing to a culture of analytical excellence and high-quality, consistent team ou
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Core Analytical & Delivery
Lead surveillance and credit analysis for a portfolio of approximately 15 AIMI corporate credits, applying S&P Global Ratings' methodology to deliver timely, accurate rating opinions.
Review transaction documents, build and run credit models, analyze cash flows, and prepare analytical documentation to rigorous quality and traceability standards.
Prepare and present rating recommendations to the rating committee — including for complex and event-driven situations — and act as a voter on credits outside your direct portfolio.
Publish timely and insightful credit analyses on your portfolio of credits, as well as sectoral analyses and commentaries.
Stakeholder & Market Engagement
Conduct regular management meetings with senior Finance and Treasury teams of rated corporates across your portfolio.
Engage investors directly on your portfolio of credits, representing S&P Global Ratings' analytical views with authority and precision.
Risk Management and Operating
Operate within all Regulatory and Compliance frameworks established by the organization, maintaining the highest standards of analytical independence, professional conduct, and data integrity.
What We're Looking For
Required Skills and Experience
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in credit analysis or financial services.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and accounting concepts applied to corporate credit assessment.
Proven ability to deliver accurate rating documentation, credit models, and committee presentations independently and to strict deadlines.
Experience preparing and conducting structured management meetings with senior corporate Finance or Treasury executives.
Willingness and ability to travel across Europe for management meetings and investor engagements, including occasionally at short notice.
English: Required — Fluent (able to conduct meetings, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally).
Preferred or Helpful Experience
Prior exposure to one or more AIMI sectors (Autos, Capital Goods, Aerospace & Defense, Transport, or Industrials) through credit analysis, equity research, or financial advisory.
Experience covering speculative-grade or high-yield corporate issuers.
Experience presenting credit analysis to investors or contributing to published sectoral research.
German, French, Italian, or Swedish: Preferred — Professional working proficiency (able to communicate clearly at work in everyday situations and write professional messages).
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. A master's degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued. We welcome candidates from traditional finance disciplines as well as diverse academic backgrounds that support innovative and critical thinking.
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…