Research Assistant

About the Role

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Grade Level (for internal use):

08

The Team:

You will join our Corporate Ratings team — a collaborative, expert-driven group where analysts with diverse backgrounds produce high-quality, criteria-driven credit research.

What you stand to Gain:

• Skill growth in financial modeling, credit analysis, and written communication

• Exposure to senior management of large corporates and to the ratings process

• Professional development support for pursuing the CFA and/or an MBA

• Career progression opportunities for high performers with a clear path toward Rating Analyst responsibilities

The Impact and Responsibilities:

Impact:

You will support the team's surveillance and rating activities by producing accurate, timely credit analysis that informs committee decisions and external publications, helping maintain S&P Global Ratings' reputation for integrity and transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support surveillance of a portfolio of rated corporate issuers through financial statement analysis, forecasting, and industry research

• Build and maintain financial models used for committee reviews and ratings analysis

• Draft written materials for internal committee use and external publications, synthesizing analysis into clear, well-supported conclusions

• Identify and flag issues in financial analysis and credit assessments with strong attention to detail

• Collaborate with team members to achieve common goals and contribute to team initiatives

• Take initiative to provide support to team and seek ways to work with others outside of given tasks

Canadian Candidates: S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is CAD 60,000 to CAD 90,000. Final compensation for this role will be based on the individual’s performance, geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In accordance with Ontario's new regulations effective January 1, 2026, this job posting provides information on expected compensation. S&P Global will not be utilizing artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Additionally, we are committed to transparency and will inform all interviewed candidates of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview. This posting is for an existing vacancy, and we encourage you to reach out for further information regarding our hiring practices or any questions you may have. Thank you for considering a career with us!

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 0–1 years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, investment banking, accounting, or related finance roles

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a quantitative discipline

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong financial statement analysis skills and understanding of accounting principles

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing CFA certification or similar professional credentials

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

• Ability to understand team's broader goals and how individual work contributes to overall objectives

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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship or work experience in credit research, corporate finance, or related analytical roles

• Familiarity with sector dynamics and industry research methodologies

• Experience working collaboratively in team environments

• Demonstrated ability to assess urgency in tasks and manage multiple priorities

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.

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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 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.

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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.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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