Ratings Specialist - Financial Institutions

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 The Financial Institutions group is seeking a Ratings Specialist.  This position will analyze pertinent financial and technical information and data necessary to rating determination; to recommend ratings to the Rating Board. Duties:Under direction and guidance of assigned Management, performs some or all of the functions of a Rating Analyst, and in addition to:1.  Develops increasing expertise in the application of S&P debt rating methodology and standards.2.  As assigned, makes presentations to and participates in Rating Committee deliberations prior to voting.3.  Participates in meetings and on-site visits with debt issuers and their representatives as assigned.4.  Prepares material for S&P publication.5.  As assigned, participates in the preparation of position papers for consideration by the Rating Criteria Committee. The above description covers the most significant duties required but does not exclude other occasional work assignments, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the General Purpose above.

* This is a Guild Position.



- An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2 Years of relevant work experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 1 Year of relevant experience.

- Proficiency in basic financial concepts relating to such things as the market value sensitivity of fixed income securities to movements in interest rates etc.

-Ability to work with financial models and financial data

-A solid foundation in statistical techniques

-An understanding of elementary statistics

-Excellent computer skills

-Experience in modeling using a fixed income asset management system a plus

- Strong verbal communication skills    

- Strong analytical skills are required.    

- Strong written communication skills are required.

- The ability to work well in teams is required.

- Customer service orientation (requirement)

- The ability to work in a deadline driven environment is required.  

- The ability to be highly organized, detail oriented and the ability to multitask are required.

- Good problem solving skills (requirement)