Associate

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):10Role: AssociateUS Location(s): New York, NY - Chicago, IL - Boston, MACanada Location(s): Toronto, ONThe Team: The S&P Global Corporate Commercial Team is responsible for optimizing relationships and commercial outcomes for 1,200 of the largest companies in the U.S & Canada. We are a close-knit team and collaborate continually to brainstorm solutions that help our clients overcome their complex business challenges. The team is competitive, fun, energetic, and intellectually curious.The Impact: The Associate is responsible for supporting the Commercial Corporate team in the management of existing rated issuers and new business accounts, delivering a positive overall client experience, and ensuring the timely execution of transactions. This client facing role will research & prospect new clients as well as help support a book of business made up of key players in multiple industries. The Associate will work in close collaboration with all members of the team and will be a strategic pillar in supporting the achievement of the team’s revenue target.

Collaborative work environment with regular mentoring from peers and leadership

Unlimited growth potential into a Relationship/Business Development role

High visibility role, interacting with existing and potential clients under the direction of the Senior Directors

Responsibilities:

Research and connect with prospective accounts by executing dedicated, creative, and ongoing contact initiatives.

Assist the team with the pricing of transactions and managing new clients through the engagement/onboarding process.

Focus on retaining and growing business by ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.

Communicate with clients regarding significant issues and direct immediate resolution.

Provide Ratings360 platform and product functionality training and support to clients. Gather client feedback to support product improvements and upgrades.

Attend meetings alongside the team to gain experience in positioning S&P’s products/value proposition and to learn best practices.

Support telephone and e-mail marketing campaigns to issuers to introduce S&P’s Sustainability and Cyber products.

Use Salesforce.com proactively to ensure the database properly reflects the status of each client, prospect, and opportunity and work on database clean-up projects.

Track customer & industry developments and trends and report to team

Participate in and contribute to team meetings

What We’re Looking For:

2-4 years of relevant work experience

Understanding of the Debt Capital Markets / Fixed Income arena

Entrepreneurial mindset; demonstrates drive, initiative, energy, and sense of urgency

Solid organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills

Knowledge of CRM databases (such as Salesforce.com)

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word)

Desire and flexibility to learn and grow in an ever-changing environment

Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) beneficial

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of finance and accounting principles

Knowledge of capital markets and the credit ratings process

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 $59,800 to $118,900. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as 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.About S&P Global RatingsAt 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.For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratingsWhat’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 world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.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.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipAt S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.Benefits: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.Our benefits include:

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.

Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/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. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.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 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.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. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), SLSGRP202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)Posted On: 2024-02-15Location: New York, New York, United States