Associate Director, Media & Telecom, Corporate Ratings

New York, New York
S&P Global
The Role: Associate Director, Media & Telecom, Corporate Ratings

The Location: New York, NY,

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $230,200 . Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit .

Responsibilities:
As an Associate Director, you will analyze a portfolio of assigned entities as well as complex situations, data and information, and assess issuer’s quarterly and annual operating results against our financial projections. This position is responsible for meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, assisting in resolving client needs, contributing to media and other investor inquiries, and taking the lead at external meetings related to credits, as assigned by a more senior manager. Specifically, in this role, the analyst will:

• Act as the primary analyst for complex entities and be an active, vocal voting member of the committee who makes recommendations to the rating committee and prepares materials for ratings publication.
• Develop forecasts and recommend ratings for issuers and debt issues consistent with existing S&P criteria; learn and apply S&P internal systems, and effectively communicate S&P’s methodology and procedures to clients;
• Aid in identifying market trends;
• Write analytical reports, contribute to thought leadership pieces and synthesize analysis into well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations that demonstrate a strong understanding of financial markets and the relationship to S&P products;
• Work effectively with markets and jurisdictions outside of primary focus in a team-oriented, multi-cultural and global environment; and
• Ensure a risk aware culture including leading by example.
• This person will have the opportunity to increase our ability to efficiently and effectively serve our clients.
• Your analysis and work is essential to the covering of a diverse portfolio of credits, as well as in the training of others to help them resolve difficult day-to-day analytical issues and problems.
• This role has significant growth opportunities.

What we are looking for: We are looking for a highly motivated analyst, with a detailed understanding of the Media & Telecom sector, and excellent organization and communication skills. Effective teamwork and a thoughtful approach to problem solving are highly valued.

Qualifications:

• Must have an MBA, advanced degree and/or CFA
• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience of S&P’s criteria and processes.
• Highly proficient at working with financial models.
• Demonstrated track record of analytical skills.
• The candidate should possess critical thinking skills, along with proficiency with major off-the-shelf software.
• The candidate should have the aptitude to be a team player, but also be able to work independently.
• The candidate must have strong verbal communication and writing skills; analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent time management and the ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and multi-task; the ability to think independently and critically; and the ability to mentor others.

S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global Ratings is the world’s leading provider of independent credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer an independent view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain independent information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit

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.

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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.

Please note that S&P Global is a federal contractor, and in keeping with the US Government’s federal contractor vaccine mandate, the company plans to require all employees in the US to be fully vaccinated if and when such requirements becomes enforceable. S&P Global will also follow other state and local vaccine requirements which may apply.

202 – Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 – Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 – Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 270843
Posted On: 2022-02-10
Location: New York, New York, United States