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Research Assistant – EMEA Technology, Media and Telecommunication Ratings Team – 6 month FTC

The Role:

You are supporting senior analysts in rating surveillance activities and new ratings assignments, as well as presenting credit analysis to internal credit committees. In addition, you will be contributing to the preparation of investor presentations, rating reports and research articles. The role is based in Stockholm.

The Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing analytical team with high potential for professional development. The Technology, Media, and Telecommunication Ratings Team is part of the global Corporate Ratings practice, which is the largest practice at S&P Global Ratings.

The team has currently 20 full-time analysts based in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and Madrid and covers some 150 corporate credit ratings across Europe.

We predominantly conduct ratings surveillance, work on new rating transactions, as well as assess the ratings impact of refinancing or M&A transactions applying our core corporate methodology and industry specific rating factors. Analysis of ESG factors as well as cybersecurity risks is increasingly becoming part of credit analysis at S&P Global Ratings.

What you stand to gain:

The individual will be able to demonstrate analytical excellence, good presentation skills mainly in front of internal audiences, and maintain and enhance the quality and timeliness of our analysis. You will be required to prepare for and participate in meetings with senior management teams to extract and assess information relating to credit quality. Effective teamwork and a thoughtful approach to problem solving are highly valued.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Be educated to degree level in a relevant business-related field; a relevant Master’s degree, CFA or financial qualification would be a plus.
• A solid understanding of how a corporate enterprise works and how ownership structures, business models, or industry factors might impact a company’s cash flows.
• Knowledge of the Technology and Telecommunication sectors, and/or of Accounting concepts (US GAAP/IFRS) would be an advantage.
• Being well organized and detail orientated; ability to maintain accuracy whilst complying with deadlines.
• The ability to work both independently and within a team environment is critical.
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English. Additional European languages would be an advantage.
• Be computer literate having strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint and database application skills.
• Be willing to travel.

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:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

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:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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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Job ID: 309832
Posted On: 2024-11-26
Location: Stockholm, Sweden