S&P Global, Inc

Associate Director, Local Governments Midwest

S&P Global, Inc$140K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in public finance or local government analysis.
  • Strong understanding of municipal finance including general fund operations and debt structures.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
  • Strong communication skills for both internal and external audiences.
  • Attention to detail with skills in quantitative analysis and financial statement interpretation.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary analyst on complex local government credit transactions and prepare rating recommendations.
  • Actively participate as a voting member of rating committees deliberating outcomes.
  • Publish timely credit reports and research pieces focused on Midwest local government markets.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of ratings criteria and stay informed on municipal bond market issues.
  • Act as a sector expert on local government credits and represent the company to external stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior analysts and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Comply with the requirement to work from the office at least 2 days per week.

Benefits

  • Lead complex credit analysis for diverse local government entities.
  • Gain exposure to senior leadership through committee participation and public speaking opportunities.
  • Develop expertise in municipal finance while contributing to leading research.
  • Advance your career in a globally recognized organization with professional growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team:

S&P Global Ratings is one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. Within S&P Global Ratings, Americas Public Finance is an important sector as our credit analysis supports key funding initiatives and serves as a growth driver for many areas of the economy. The Local Governments,Midwestteam specializes in credit analysis for cities, counties, and special districts across theMidwestUnited States,maintaininga strong culture of analytical excellence and customer service in a supportive, collaborative, and results-driven environment.

The Impact:

This position is critical tomaintainingour market leadership in local government credit analysis across theMidwestUnited States. You will directly influence credit opinions that impact billions of dollars in municipal financing, helping communities fund essential infrastructure and services while providing investors with trusted, independent analysis.

What's in it for you:

  • Lead complex credit analysis for diverse local government entities across the dynamicMidwestU.S. markets

  • Gain exposure to senior leadership and external stakeholders through committee participation and public speaking opportunities

  • Developexpertisein municipal finance while contributing to market-leading research and thought leadership

  • Advance your career in a globally recognized organization with opportunities for professional growth and development

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary analyst on complex local government credit transactions and prepare well-supported rating recommendations for rating committees, with clear rating reports supporting our credit opinions

  • Function as an active, vocal voting member of rating committees, which deliberate rating outcomes and review materials prior to publication

  • Publishtimelyand insightful credit reports as well as relevant research pieces focused onMidwestU.S. local government markets

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and financial statement analysis, while staying informed on relevant news and issues affecting credit quality in the municipal bond market

  • Function as a sector expert on local government credits, publish thought leadership pieces, and represent the company to external stakeholders through conferences and media interactions

  • Mentor and provide analytic support to junior analysts, fostering a collaborative environment to build consensus across groups with competing priorities

  • All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degreerequired; postgraduate qualifications preferred

  • An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5-7 years of extensive experience in public finance or local government analysis

  • Strong understanding of municipal finance, including general fund operations, capital planning, and debt structures

  • Ability to think independently and critically with strong integrity, analytical curiosity, problem-solving, and research skills

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for internal and external audiences

  • Strong attention to detailanddemonstratedskills in quantitative analysis and financial statement interpretation

  • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments while also functioning independently with initiative to expand knowledge and support team goals

  • Proactive organization with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines

  • Werequireall candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we canproceedto an offer

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience withMidwestU.S. local government markets and regional economic dynamics

  • Knowledge of S&P's analytical products, services, and rating methodologies

  • Proficiencywith financial modeling and analysis tools beyond standard Microsoft Office applications

  • Experience in public speaking, conference presentations, or media interactions related to municipal finance

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is 140,000-170,000 Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.

US Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global, Inc

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S&P Global, Inc Careers

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Size
22,850 employees
Market Cap
$107.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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