Credit Graduate Program Analyst in Toronto

About the Role

The Role: CREDit Graduate Program Analyst

Program Overview

When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You are part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria. Our CREDit Graduate Program is a two-year training and development opportunity with our next intake joining us in September 2027. CREDit Program Analysts are hired for a specific practice; however, you are expected to transition between practices as dictated by business demands. In your first year CREDit analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from your home practice. In your second year CREDit analysts gain exposure to other practices through a mix of classroom training and small projects or short-term secondments. All analysts combine practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification. For example, this could be the CFA.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit-based products and structured banking transactions.
• Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development, leveraging analytical skills to support research and analysis.
• Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2027, with a strong academic record. All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
• Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
• Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
• Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.
• Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.

Additional Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Background in Public Policy or related fields.

Right to Work Requirements

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

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.

What’s In It For You?

• 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.

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.

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.