Hybrid Senior Analyst – EMEA Retail, Food & Leisure Corporate Ratings

at S&P Global

• Job title: Senior Analyst – EMEA Retail, Food & Leisure Corporate Ratings
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paris, France

About the role

• Senior Analyst influencing credit ratings for EMEA Retail, Food & Leisure industries at S&P Global. Engaging with corporate entities and developing strong stakeholder relationships in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of issuers, supported by your Lead Analyst, and develop the necessary analytical and communication skills to be the primary analyst on these names.
• Interact with senior officials of issuers during Management Meetings and participate in Rating Committees.
• Develop effective relationships with issuers and other stakeholders and actively participate as a spokesperson for S&P Global with investors.
• Understand and apply appropriate rating methodologies, ensuring compliance with all guidelines, procedures, and standard operating policies for credit rating activities.
• Contribute to team initiatives aimed at improving efficiencies and ensuring high-quality output.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA, CFA, or advanced degree is preferred.
• Relevant work experience in conducting corporate credit analysis for high yield entities, ideally gained in an investing institution, asset manager, commercial or investment bank, audit firm, or rating agency.
• Knowledge of the Retail, Food, or Leisure sectors will be advantageous.
• A team player with excellent time management skills, capable of managing competing priorities and working across multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent S&P Global Ratings professionally in meetings with senior management, rating advisors, and investors.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills in English are required; fluency in French or German will be a clear advantage.
• Ability to uphold high quality and compliance standards in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to travel substantially, sometimes at short notice, with preferred locations for the candidate being Frankfurt or Paris.

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.