Senior Analyst, Corporate Ratings – Middle East (Dubai based)

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team:

The Dubai Corporate team covers a wide range of companies in diverse sectors, from commodities to real-estate, consumer goods and chemicals in the Middle East.  We are a dynamic team covering fast moving industries in growing economies, with a focus on providing high quality analysis and excellent client service.

The Impact:

As a Senior Analyst, you will have direct analytical responsibilities for a portfolio of corporate credits in the Gulf region. The role involves providing insightful credit risk analysis through conducting site visits, meetings with Management, Finance and Treasury teams, preparing the analysis and financial modelling, and presenting a rating recommendation to a credit committee. Finally, you will also be able to deepen your expertise in sustainability-related themes that have become a key focus for corporate credit analysis.

What you stand to Gain:

The role provides fantastic exposure to S&P Global Ratings’ Corporate Practice, which employs analysts in 28 locations globally. We have a collaborative and international environment, which values strong and effective teamwork and a thoughtful approach to problem solving. Our credit analysts have direct interaction with senior management of rated entities and market participants but also primary responsibility for fostering strong relationships with them. A position in Dubai offers a unique exposure to large and fast-growing region, which is mix of developed and emerging economies.

Responsibilities:

• Issuers: You will be the first and most important contact with the issuer handling the day-to-day analytical relationship. You will lead the meetings with banks’ top management and will prepare the materials, -- incl financial modelling, capital structure analysis, analysis of business model -- and present to the S&P rating committee that determines the credit rating outcome. 
• Publications: You will publish high quality and forward-looking credit reports, and research updates in case of events. In addition, you are expected to author or co-author high-quality research pieces on the sector and trends affecting your issuers. 
• Outreach: In coordination with the senior colleagues in Dubai you will participate to, and at some stage lead, our thought leadership and credit stories via appropriate channels (e.g., publications, speeches, conference presentations, media interviews, social media etc.). 
• People: You are a team player promoting a positive team atmosphere as well as analytical and client service excellence. You will build strong cooperation with colleagues from different practices, notably sovereign and banks, whose business are in the region often intertwined with Corporates.

What We’re Looking For:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have minimum 5 years of experience in corporate credit analysis, in a rating agency, a financial institution or asset manager, and hold a degree in a relevant business-related field.
• Speaking Arabic is a plus.
• Applicants must have a strong foundation and work experience in the following: (1) Accounting; (2) Debt instruments and documentation; (3) Building financial forecasting models; or (4) business valuation.
• The ability to read, understand, and analyse IFRS financial statements.
• Be able to analyze debt/instrument documentation and transaction structures, ideally some knowledge of Islamic Finance principles (and sukuk’s structures).
• Numerate and accurate with figures and detail-orientated, with ability to maintain accuracy whilst complying with potentially tight deadlines. Develop forecast models based on macroeconomic and company specific drivers.
• Strong organizational skills and execution mind-set.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Curiosity and appetite to learn new business models.

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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 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, Partnership

At 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://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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.  

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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. 

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.

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