Director, Americas Public Finance - Housing
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About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13 The Team: The US Public Finance Housing team covers a portfolio of about 600 ratings associated with housing finance agencies, public housing authorities, and community development finance institutions, along with analysis of rental housing bonds, capital fund financings, and federally-enhanced housing issues across the country. As a Director, you will participate in the management of a complex portfolio of credits and in market research and thought leadership efforts. If you have a passion for research, financial analysis, and housing affordability, you'd love this opportunity.Responsibilities and Impact: As a Director, you will analyze a portfolio of assigned entities, assess clients' financial projections, and resolve difficult deal-specific analytical situations. This position is responsible for meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, assisting in resolving client needs, contributing to media requirements in conjunction with other senior members of the organization, and taking the lead at external meetings related to credits. This role also entails internal leadership both in mentoring junior analysts and supporting in the overall leadership of the Housing team, in conjunction with the Analytical Manager, Sector Leads, and other Directors.Specifically, in this role, the analyst will:

Rate complex deals and proficiently write complex analytical reports.

Act as a senior member of rating committees and be responsible for convening and conducting rating committee deliberations in Housing, including acting as the rating committee chair and assuring the integrity of the rating process. Act as an active, vocal voting member of the committee.

Function as a sector expert on credits. Publish timely industry commentaries, and proficiently write sector reviews and thought leadership pieces. Speak publicly and represent the company to external stakeholders.

Identify and develop needed changes/innovations in rating methodology/criteria standards and the ratings process.

Manage, support and guide junior analysts and develop their analytical and personal skills. Review, critique, and provide analytic feedback on performance.

Embody a risk-aware culture including leading by example, ensuring that analytical guidelines, quality standards, procedures and policies established are adhered to for all credits.

Lead operational and process improvements, maintaining a focus on both analytical excellence and a risk mindset.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,900 to $220,300. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. 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, please click here.What We're Looking For:Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor degree is required, postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage.

7+ years of experience related to the Public Finance sector.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to coach and mentor analytical team members.

Propensity to show initiative and demonstrative proactive leadership.

Strong communication (both written and oral) and influencing skills.

The aptitude to be a team player, balancing independent work.

The capacity and willingness to ensure that analytical guidelines, quality standards, procedures and policies established are adhered to for all credits.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

A deep understanding of the Public Finance sector, including expertise in Housing.

Right to Work Requirements:This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.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. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.What's In It For You?Our Purpose:Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.Our People:We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipBenefits:We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.-----------------------------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.Job ID: 306495 Posted On: 2024-09-05 Location: New York, New York, United States#J-18808-Ljbffr