About the Role
As part of the Financial Institutions and IPF team, you will analyze Australian and New Zealand financial and IPF institutions as a primary analyst, working closely under the direction of senior analysts. You will analyze information including reports, budgets and financial statements, write high-quality reports for investors, and demonstrate analytical insight to internal and external audiences in an international working environment.
Responsibilities
- Cover and maintain a portfolio of credit ratings for financial institutions and international public finance issuers in Australia and New Zealand, with opportunities to broaden expertise into other asset classes over time
- Collect and analyze economic and financial data, conduct research, and maintain models and databases while demonstrating strong analytical perspective and curiosity
- Work closely with senior analysts to prepare materials for rating committees and publications, ensuring timely dissemination of ratings while building relationships with peers across teams and functions
- Confidently engage with senior executives and deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders, leveraging strong communication skills to integrate and communicate complex information
- Contribute to industry research, participate in internal projects and working groups, and drive process improvements to achieve team objectives while taking initiative to enhance operational efficiency
Requirements
- 2-5+ years of experience in credit analysis, credit research or financial analysis
- Background in credit analysis or research, bank treasury teams, corporate treasury functions, economics, or equity research with demonstrated analytical capabilities
- Experience with analysis of financial or IPF institutions is advantageous
- Sound knowledge of financial statement analysis and accounting concepts with ability to analyze complex financial data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to integrate and communicate complex information to diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and ability to manipulate large datasets, cash flow and credit models
- Experience leveraging AI tools and techniques to enhance analytical processes, including data analysis, research, and workflow automation
- Strong work ethic and capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, demonstrating the ability to influence and advise colleagues
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to work to deadlines, multitask, and manage competing priorities effectively
- Ability to work with incomplete or conflicting data and identify solutions in non-routine situations, demonstrating adaptability and analytical problem-solving skills
- All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
- Candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process must attend at least one in-person interview before an offer can be made.
Skills
- Credit analysis
- Credit research
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Accounting concepts
- Complex financial data analysis
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft applications
- Large dataset manipulation
- Cash flow modeling
- Credit modeling
- AI tools and techniques
- Research
- Workflow automation
- Problem-solving
Location
- Melbourne
- Sydney
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2-5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in economics, commerce, business, or similar fields
- CFA certification or post-graduate degree is advantageous
Benefits
- Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
- Generous time off
- Access to resources for career growth and learning new skills
- Competitive pay
- Retirement planning
- Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution
- Financial wellness programs
- Benefits for families
- Retail discounts
- Referral incentive awards
About the Company
- S&P Global Ratings is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
- We help organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
- Our mission is Advancing Essential Intelligence.
- We are driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future.
- We are committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
- Our values are Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
