Senior Analyst - International Public Finance

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Practice: Sovereign / International Public Finance: The Sov/IPF team covers more than 140 ratings across Western and Southern Europe and Western Africa and performs additional analysis on unrated entities (typically, credit estimates) on sovereign, regional and local governments and related entities in the area. Three Lead Analysts oversee the analytical work of pods and work hand-in-hand with the regional and global International Sovereign and Public Finance Sector Leads on ensuring analytical consistency across the ratings portfolio.

The Impact: The position offers a diverse mix of analytical challenges, interaction with policy makers and analysts across EMEA, the option to assume and drive internal projects, and opportunities to acquire and develop new skills. As a Grade 11 professional, you will be expected to play a significant role in initiatives that improve efficiencies within our practice area and provide professional expertise to enhance our organization's knowledge base. Ability to undertake rigorous analytical work as well as effectiveness and a proactive approach at doing research and writing well‑structured analytical reports will be key attributes we would look for.

The role’s focus is to work closely with the International Public Finance Ratings Sector Leads on analysis and research for the practice, focused on the local and regional government sector and government‑related entities in Italy, but also in France or Spain.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of ratings of local and regional governments, government‑related entities and other asset classes in Italy, and also in other European countries. This includes conducting site visits, ensuring timely rating surveillance and assigning new ratings by presenting rating recommendation to credit rating committees.
• Contribute to the group’s outreach, research, and cross‑portfolio publishing efforts. This includes interaction with the media, investors, and cooperation with other groups within S&P Global Ratings at the highest level of customer service standards, whilst adhering to established ratings criteria, methodology, policies and procedures.
• Work with junior and senior analysts within S&P Global and senior management of issuing entities through the ratings process (including ratings committees and management meetings).
• Receive training from the International Public Finance team members to familiarize with our analytics, rating criteria, processes, systems and databases, and corporate policies. Build relationships with peers outside your immediate team and function, incorporating diverse perspectives into your analytical approach.
• Demonstrate judgment in how you define and structure work for yourself and support team initiatives, while connecting your day‑to‑day operational activities to our broader strategic vision.

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the country of proposed employment (Italy).
• An advanced academic degree in economics or related fields such as business administration, finance or political science will be a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in economic or public finance analysis, or a related field of analysis. Strong skills in comparative economic and financial analysis, interest in public policy, and in financial markets in general.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to carry out economic and financial analysis in a cross‑disciplinary context, and solid knowledge of public sector accounting principles. An ability to drive cross‑practice cooperation and projects in a diverse and international environment; strong team player and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative and multicultural work environment.
• Ability to influence and advise junior colleagues in operational processes while building consensus across groups with competing priorities.
• Excellent Italian (preferably native) and English oral and written communication skills. Additional languages spoken in the team’s coverage area (French, Spanish) would be an important asset.
• Strong numerical skills, supported by the ability to quickly absorb, analyze, and act upon information. Adept with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills. Problem‑solving, time‑management and attention to detail. Ability to work across teams within S&P Global Ratings.
• Willingness for substantial travel for in‑person meetings.

Job Details

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Location: Milan, Agrigento, Italy

Benefits

• 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.

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