Senior Analyst - Structured Credit - U.S. CLO Ratings

About The Role Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team The U.S. Structured Credit - CLO Ratings team is part of the broader Structured Finance Group at S&P Global Ratings. The team assigns and monitors credit ratings for securitizations backed by broadly syndicated or middle market corporate loans, providing critical market infrastructure that supports global capital markets.

The Impact As a Senior Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our CLO ratings process. Your analytical expertise and attention to detail will directly contribute to S&P Global's reputation as a leading credit rating agency, while your work supports informed investment decisions across global financial markets.

What's In It For You Join a globally recognized leader in financial intelligence and work alongside highly skilled professionals in the structured finance industry. You'll gain deep expertise in CLO analysis, develop relationships with key market participants, and contribute to critical financial market infrastructure. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within S&P Global's expanding Structured Finance division.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of legal and operating documents to ensure compliance with criteria and identify issues with the transaction structure
• Actively manage relationships with issuers, intermediaries, and investors
• Effectively communicate S&P's methodologies and procedures
• Participate in client meetings
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of ratings criteria and cash flow analysis
• Work on special projects as directed by the analytical team manager
• Demonstrate accountability for work quality and outcomes, taking ownership of assigned transactions and deliverables
• Collaborate effectively across teams and functions, sharing knowledge and supporting collective goals
• Apply analytical thinking to complex problems, using data and evidence to support recommendations
• Adapt to changing market conditions and regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

What We're Looking For Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2-5 years of relevant work experience in Structured Finance (CLO, ABS, MBS, etc.) or related financial services roles
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, economics, or related field
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex information and draw meaningful conclusions
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership in previous roles, with track record of delivering quality work
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• 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 nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or CFA designation
• Experience with cash flow modeling and financial market analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience adapting to regulatory changes or evolving market conditions
• Track record of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is $105,000 to $115,000.

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.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

Right To Work Requirements This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States or in Canada.

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 Mission Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership 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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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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 327161

Posted On: 2026-04-06

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States