Description
S&P Global Ratings' Sovereign and International Public Finance (Sov/IPF) team delivers independent credit analysis across ratings in Western and Southern Europe and Western Africa, covering sovereign, regional, and local governments and related entities. Based in Madrid, you will take analytical ownership of a portfolio covering local and regional governments and government-related entities across Spain and other European countries , conducting site visits, leading timely rating surveillance, and presenting well-evidenced rating recommendations to credit committees.
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior reference for junior analysts, coaching on credit fundamentals, financial modeling, data quality, and responsible AI use; coordinate portfolio workflows, proactively manage capacity and quality risks, and drive continuous improvement through refined processes and the governed rollout of new tools.
- Lead end-to-end credit analysis across a defined portfolio of sovereign and public finance credits, conducting site visits, leading surveillance, and presenting rating recommendations to credit committees with clear reasoning and validated evidence.
- Use approved generative AI tools to accelerate research, comparisons, and drafting, maintaining rigorous validation and full accountability for all analytical outputs.
- Translate complex, data-informed research into market-facing narratives for issuers, investors, and market participants; build trusted stakeholder relationships and contribute to thought leadership with senior team input.
- Maintain strict adherence to methodology, confidentiality, and data governance in a highly regulated environment; escalate emerging risks early and embed responsible AI practices throughout all workflows.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in public finance analysis or a related analytical field, with strong skills in comparative economic and financial analysis, public policy, and financial markets.
- Proven credit portfolio management skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality outputs with limited oversight and experience developing junior analysts through structured feedback and quality review.
- Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated analytical environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for committee-ready documentation and senior-level engagement with issuers, investors, and market participants.
- Practical experience embedding generative AI or large language model tools into analytical workflows, with disciplined governance, validation, and responsible use.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with experience simplifying processes through standardization, tooling, or automation.
- Spanish: Fluent (able to conduct meetings, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally) , Required. English: Fluent (able to conduct meetings, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally) , Required.
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.