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S&P Global · 1 week ago

Associate Director – Americas Public Finance, Housing: S&P Global

S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings and analytics, and they are seeking an Associate Director for their Americas Public Finance Housing team. This role involves serving as a primary analyst for housing credits, leading and mentoring junior analysts, and communicating complex housing analysis to various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Serve as primary analyst and recognized expert for housing credits of varying size and complexity, demonstrating advanced knowledge of affordable housing markets, housing finance agencies, and community development finance institutions
Lead and mentor junior analysts in complex analytical matters, providing expert guidance on housing sector analysis while role-modeling analytical curiosity and collaborative teamwork to build organizational knowledge
Apply comprehensive credit knowledge to analyze complex bond securities, economic indicators, management structures, governance frameworks, and challenging deal-specific situations while making well-informed recommendations
Participate actively in rating committees as a subject matter expert, contributing analytical insights and influencing credit decisions through well-reasoned presentations that demonstrate mastery of S&P methodologies
Communicate complex housing analysis effectively to diverse stakeholders including issuers, municipal advisors, investors, and media through analytical reports, timely industry commentaries, and thought leadership pieces
Manage analytical resources to deliver high-quality analysis across your portfolio while ensuring annual surveillance requirements are met and maintaining S&P's quality standards
Foster a risk-aware culture by leading by example and ensuring analytical rigor in all housing sector evaluations
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, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer

Qualification

Public Finance expertiseHousing sector analysisCredit analysis expertiseBond structures knowledgeFinancial statement analysisRisk assessment methodologiesChange-ready mindsetCommunication skillsMentoring abilitiesCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
4+ years of experience in Public Finance with demonstrated expertise in housing sector analysis, affordable housing programs, or housing finance agencies
Proven ability to lead and mentor analytical professionals, with experience guiding junior colleagues through complex credit analysis and operational processes
Strong credit analysis expertise including experience with bond structures, financial statement analysis, and risk assessment methodologies
Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex housing market dynamics to diverse audiences both internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment while operating with autonomy and requiring minimal direction
Change-ready mindset with preparation to adapt to a changing work environment, including AI-human analytical workflows

Preferred

Master's degree in business, public policy, public administration, finance, or related field
Experience with housing finance agency operations, affordable housing tax credits, or community development finance
Track record of mentoring and developing analytical talent within financial services or rating agencies
Experience writing analytical reports or thought leadership pieces in housing or public finance sectors

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

Company

S&P Global

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S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.

H1B Sponsorship

S&P Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (26)
2023 (30)
2022 (38)
2021 (46)
2020 (38)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.75B
2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Martina Cheung
President and CEO
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Rick Goldberg
Chief Financial Officer Market Intelligence
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