Description:
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.