About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The team is responsible for assigning and surveilling credit ratings of different financial institutions (FI) as banks, finance companies and insurance companies. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team environment working across the FITeam with colleagues based mainly in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City. Reporting to the Analytical Manager for Corporate, Infrastructure and FI, the team is an integral part of the LATAM Global Scale Ratings Group. Your role will involve building strong relationships with peers and contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation. The Impact The successful applicant will significantly enhance our ability to efficiently and effectively serve our clients by demonstrating exceptional analytical skills and the capacity to provide relevant, insightful, and compelling analysis. You will play a crucial role in shaping the credit ratings landscape by delivering high-quality reports and insights that influence decision-making at the highest levels. What You Stand to Gain This role offers a high level of analytical challenge and professional growth opportunities. You will gain direct exposure to top management of banks in LATAM and leading global and regional investors and have the opportunity to work on research across different Latin American and global markets in collaboration with leading industry experts. The position provides a platform to deepen your expertise in credit analysis and broaden your understanding of various asset types. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end ratings process for a portfolio of mostly Brazilian banks but from other relevant markets in South America, acting as the primary contact for issuers and handling daily analytical relationships. Lead meetings with companies' top management and prepare materials for presentation to the S&P rating committee, ensuring a thorough understanding of the rating outcomes. Publish high-quality, forward-looking rating reports and author or co-author research pieces that provide deep insights into the sector. Communicate thought leadership and credit stories through various channels, including publications, speeches, conference presentations, media interviews, and social media, in coordination with the Sector Lead and Analytical Manager. Incorporate forward-looking views into your research and presentations, considering dynamically changing parameters such as ESG, digital disruption, and transformation of business models. Identify internal innovation and process improvements to continuously enhance the work environment and analytical processes. Promote a positive team atmosphere by being a team player and upholding analytical and client service excellence. Qualifications Undergraduate university degree graduate of Finance, Business, Economics, or related fields. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the FI/Fund Finance space, with relevant industry experience or credit analysis. Strong written and oral communication skills. Full business proficiency in English; advanced Spanish is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Knowledge of accounting principles. Good understanding of the Financial Institutions business models and reporting. Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of data. Proactive and self-starting attitude, with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment. Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights. Experience in managing and interpreting data for analytical purposes. Solid time-management skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week. We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer. About S&P Global Ratings At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that help market participants uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. As a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), we are the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. Benefits Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized. 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: Perks for partners and children, some of the best-in-class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country: 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 contact. US candidates only – EEO is the Law poster is available at. Pay transparency nondiscrimination provision:. Location Sao Paulo, Acre, Brazil JLjbffr