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Associate - Ratings Analytical-20308 - Chicago, IL

The McGraw-Hill Companies
Chicago, IL
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- Associate - Ratings Analytical (20308)

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Associate - Ratings Analytical-20308

Description

Rapidly growing demand for Standard & Poor''s ratings around the world has created excellent opportunities for highly motivated individuals with strong educational backgrounds in finance and economics, and pertinent work experience in credit or security analysis, fixed-income research, or corporate finance.  Superior analytical skills, a proficiency in financial statement analysis, outstanding interpersonal skills and a good aptitude for written analysis are desired qualities of the appropriate candidates.

Associates hired into Corporate Ratings will be placed in industry groups where their responsibilities include the following:

* Managing relationships with senior executives of Fortune 1000 companies
* Preparing credit and security analysis for rating committees
* Monitoring and responding to credit developments and interacting with investors
* Publishing and updating credit reports
* Speaking at industry conferences

Associates must demonstrate the ability to communicate Standard & Poor''s Ratings methodology and to manage relationships with issuers, bankers, auditors, financial advisors and colleagues.  A strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to respond to market changes or to offer creative financing solutions, as well as develop new products and risk models, are critical for advancement.

Qualifications

Candidates who are interested in the Associate position with Standard & Poor''s Corporate & Government Ratings must possess the following qualifications:

* Completion of an MBA degree, CFA or CPA designation a plus
* Proficiency in financial statement analysis
* Strong quantitative skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability and desire to publish analysis
* Ability to work well in a team environment and multi-task
* Candidates must hold permanent work authorization for the country for which they apply

Benefits

Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:

* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution
* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program
* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more

About the Company

Do you see what others can''t?  Come work for Standard & Poor''s, the world''s premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With more than 10,000 employees and offices in nearly two dozen countries, S&P offers you the opportunity to make an impact in nearly every segment of the global financial community, creating the tools, analysis and research needed for investors to make informed investment decisions.  Standard & Poor''s is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor''s, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.

The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.

Schedule
Full-time

Primary Location
US-IL-Chicago

Job Type
Analytical/Research

Organization
Standard & Poor''s

Corporate Brand
Standard & Poor''s Ratings Services

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Job Id: 27723582

Posted / Updated: 2/14/2012 3:41:46 AM

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