Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

This Role:

Associate Director is responsible for analysis of Subline and NAV facilities of Alternative Investment Funds within the S&P Fund Finance and FI Team. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end ratings process from the initial engagement through the publication of reports. She/He will review documents, consider the legal dimensions of transaction structures, develop an understanding of and apply relevant rating criteria, assess the credit profile of the fund and/or collateral pools, work with financial and cash flow models to stress test the structures and enhancement levels under various economic scenarios. The Associate Director will also be the primary analytical contact for bankers, issuers and investors and will resolve any analytical inquiries that may arise during the rating process. In cooperation with criteria team She/He will also work on non-standard transactions involving atypical structures and new collateral types and will be involved in research. At the same time, the successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of AIFs and sublines to surveille.

The Team / The Business:

As Associate Director you will be working across Fund Finance Team with colleagues based across London, Paris, Dublin, Madrid and Milan. You will report to the Analytical Manager FI and AIFs. The team is part of EMEA Structured Finance, Sovereign and Financial Services Group.

The Impact:

The successful applicant will enhance our ability to efficiently and effectively serve our clients by demonstrating outstanding analytical excellence and the capacity to provide relevant, insightful and compelling analysis.

The Career Opportunity:

You will get to work in a dynamic team environment and work with a team of professional specialists. You can deepen and broaden your insight and knowledge in one of the leading credit ratings' companies in the world. This role provides a great opportunity to be exposed to a range of markets and asset types.

Your Skills:

Bachelor degree is required and possibly completed or pursuing post graduate studies/CFA. You must have good attention to detail and numerical skills, and an ability to synthesize and interpret large volumes of data. You have good English writing skills to prepare professional analyses and reports. An understanding of securitization and financial markets and prior exposure to Fund Finance / CDOs will be important. You are a proactive individual who has a willingness to learn attitude and an analytical mind-set.

Advanced skills in python and/or R and an additional language is a positive.

What's in it for you :

Alternative Investment Funds is an important growing sector of the capital markets and is a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. You will be exposed to various types of fund finance and novel structures and collateral types. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this growth while challenging yourself in a fast-paced environment, this is the right position for you. It offers the opportunity to work in a collegial culture with great potential for professional development and career growth. To succeed, you must be comfortable with quantitative analysis and have a knack for problem solving.



Responsibilities



Ownership of a portfolio of credits, mainly AIFs.



Independently preparing and presenting analysis and recommendations to credit committees.



Review and run cash flow models, analyze data and review documentation



Conducting analysis on novel complicated Fund Finance transactions with appropriate risk factor identification, measurement, and presentation



Acting proactively as a member in ratings committees and in the team



Undertake research in support of S&P Global Ratings published commentaries



Understand and implement S&P's Policies



Take the lead on special projects within the Fund Finance as appropriate



Experience and Qualifications



Degree in Engineer, Mathematics, Physics, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related subject



Relevant industry experience in Securitization and/or CLO or credit analysis or related analytical fields.



6-10 years of analytical work experience in the Fund Finance / Structured Finance space



Strong interpersonal and communication skills



Experience in managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes



Solid analytical capability, team player and has good time management skills



Able to multi-task and meet projects with a tight time frame



Self-starter and proactive attitude and effective team player.



Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-changing, global and regulated environment



Strong verbal and written communication skills



Fluent in English.



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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 Purpose:

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Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

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At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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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Job ID:

317822

Posted On:

2025-07-15

Location:

London, United Kingdom