Sector Lead in Financial Services

Credit Ratings is a core part of the Global Ratings Services team, bringing together a diverse group of over 1,400 analysts across key financial centers worldwide. As Sector Lead in the Financial Services practice, you will lead the development of independent credit opinions that markets rely on, combining rigorous analytical leadership with innovative, AI-enabled approaches that strengthen the depth, speed, and consistency of insight. Responsibilities Leadership & Talent Development: Coach and mentor analysts and senior analysts, building capability in sector expertise, credit judgment, market engagement, and AI-enabled analytical practices. Core Analytical & Delivery: Lead market-relevant, forward-looking sector analysis to ensure high-quality analytical coverage and differentiated insight across the Financial Services sector. Stakeholder & Market Engagement: Serve as a visible, market-facing leader with key stakeholders, representing S&P Global Ratings' analytical perspective through high-quality dialogue. Risk Management and Operating: Contribute to the oversight of innovation in sector analysis with the goal of improving efficiency, consistency, and decision-making. Requirements Recognized analytical leader with the ability to develop differentiated, decision-useful sector commentaries and thematic insights. Proven ability to represent S&P Global Ratings' analytical perspective with senior external stakeholders. Ability to connect issuer and sector developments to forward-looking risk themes. Ability to oversee and contribute to innovation in sector analysis. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. A master's degree or professional certification (such as CFA) is highly valued. An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 10 or more years of relevant experience in credit analysis or financial services. Compensation and Benefits Anticipated base salary range for this position is $240,000 USD to $289,000 USD. Eligible for an annual incentive plan. Comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage, flexible downtime, continuous learning, and retirement planning. Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Job Data by YubHub .