Grade Level (for internal use):
12
Our team specializes in analyzing complex, non-traditional asset classes including Latin America Cross-Border securitizations, solar ABS, triple net lease properties, data centers, time-share, and whole business securitizations in U.S. Following a recent reorganization that expanded our scope from U.S. esoteric markets to include Latin America, we foster a collaborative environment where analytical excellence meets innovative problem-solving, supporting the growth of structured finance markets globally. Our team values strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and leverages emerging technologies including AI and automation tools to enhance analytical efficiency and accuracy in line with industry best practices.
As an Associate Director, you will drive the end-to-end rating process for complex securitizations in Latin America and esoteric ABS transactions in the US, directly influencing capital market decisions and investor confidence. This role blends research and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, client-facing interactions, and project management. Your analytical expertise will shape rating outcomes through comprehensive cash flow modeling, credit assessment, and structural analysis under various economic scenarios. The Associate Director is expected to conduct credit rating committees and interact with bankers, issuers and investors on analytical matters. Furthermore, you will play an important role in improving our analytical tools and streamlining our processes by drawing on computer and data science skills, including implementation of AI-driven analytical enhancements and automation solutions that align with current market standards.
Structured finance is an important sector of the capital markets and is a key funding source and growth driver for many areas of the economy. This role offers exceptional opportunities to work with cutting-edge financial structures and emerging asset classes in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. You'll benefit from working in a collegial culture with significant potential for professional development and career advancement within S&P Global's prestigious Structured Finance division. You'll gain exposure to advanced analytical technologies and automation tools that are transforming the structured finance industry. To succeed, you must be comfortable with quantitative analysis and have a knack for problem solving. This position provides direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence analytical methodologies and market standards.
Perform cash flow analysis, synthesize results, and present findings in a timely manner in committees for securitization in Latin America and esoteric assets, including transportation ABS, private equity, triple net lease properties, data centers, time-share, and whole business securitizations
Actively contribute to our training and outreach efforts, including the completion of timely commentaries, podcasts, and webinars
Basic Required Qualifications:
Experience with analytical technologies such as data analysis tools (including Python, R, or similar), automation platforms, or AI-enhanced analytical solutions
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, VBA, C++, or MATLAB for advanced analytical modeling
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.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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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.
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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: 329020
Posted On: 2026-06-10
Location: Sao Paulo, Acre, Brazil
