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Grade Level (for internal use): 09
Job Description
The Role: CREDit Graduate Program Analyst – Americas Public Finance
Grade (for internal applicants only): 9
Program Overview
When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You are part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria. Our CREDit Graduate Program is a two-year training and development opportunity with our next intake joining us in September 2026. CREDit Program Analysts are hired for a specific practice; however, you are expected to transition between practices as dictated by business demands. In your first year CREDit analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from your home practice. In your second year CREDit analysts gain exposure to other practices through a mix of classroom training and small projects or short-term secondments. All analysts combine practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification. For example, this could be the CFA.
The Practice
Americas Public Finance is focused on determining the ratings of municipalities which includes rating of States, local governments, higher education institutions, infrastructure, healthcare and more. The practice is spread across the US and operates out of Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco. CREDit analysts within APF have the opportunity to work across the practice with different teams other than their assigned group, and regularly attend municipal forums to gain insight to their industries. Common work includes data entry and analysis, deal prep, attending management meetings, presenting in committees, contributing to writing thought leadership pieces to be published, assisting with annual projects such as median reports, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit-based products and structured banking transactions.
- Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development, leveraging analytical skills to support research and analysis.
- Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2026, with a strong academic record.
- All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
- Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
- Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
- Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
- Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.
- Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.
Additional Preferred Qualifications And Experience
- Background in Public Policy or related fields
Right To Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
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.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
Global Hiring And Opportunity At S& P Global
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal 203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 320287
Posted On: 2026-03-19
Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 09
Job Description
The Role: CREDit Graduate Program Analyst – Americas Public Finance
Grade (for internal applicants only): 9
Program Overview
When you join S&P Global Ratings, you join one of the world's leading providers of independent credit risk research and benchmarks. You are part of a team that produces high quality fundamental research based on established criteria. Our CREDit Graduate Program is a two-year training and development opportunity with our next intake joining us in September 2026. CREDit Program Analysts are hired for a specific practice; however, you are expected to transition between practices as dictated by business demands. In your first year CREDit analysts focus on acquiring skills and knowledge from your home practice. In your second year CREDit analysts gain exposure to other practices through a mix of classroom training and small projects or short-term secondments. All analysts combine practical work experience with the completion of a relevant qualification. For example, this could be the CFA.
The Practice
Americas Public Finance is focused on determining the ratings of municipalities which includes rating of States, local governments, higher education institutions, infrastructure, healthcare and more. The practice is spread across the US and operates out of Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and San Francisco. CREDit analysts within APF have the opportunity to work across the practice with different teams other than their assigned group, and regularly attend municipal forums to gain insight to their industries. Common work includes data entry and analysis, deal prep, attending management meetings, presenting in committees, contributing to writing thought leadership pieces to be published, assisting with annual projects such as median reports, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct credit and recovery analysis for various services provided to corporate, institutional, and governmental clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of organizations, focusing on their ability to meet financial obligations for traditional credit-based products and structured banking transactions.
- Provide timely and precise quarterly financial statistical and data analysis, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Assist in reporting, research, and presentation development, leveraging analytical skills to support research and analysis.
- Collaborate with the team on execution improvements and ad-hoc writing projects, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of a minimum undergraduate degree by August 2026, with a strong academic record.
- All majors welcome, including Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Data and Statistics.
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), demonstrating the ability to handle data and presentations effectively.
- Intellectual curiosity, with a keen interest in learning and applying new knowledge in credit analysis.
- Ability to conduct independent analysis and research, showing initiative and resourcefulness.
- Strong relationship-building skills, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with team members.
- Strong storytelling skills, able to take complex data insights and turn them into engaging narratives that resonate with and inform our stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time-management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- A proactive mindset and adaptability, essential for thriving in a dynamic environment influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and technology.
- Utilize AI technologies to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights, integrating them into existing analytical frameworks.
Additional Preferred Qualifications And Experience
- Background in Public Policy or related fields
Right To Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
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.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
Global Hiring And Opportunity At S& P Global
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal 203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 320287
Posted On: 2026-03-19
Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Which companies sponsor visas for program analysts in Colorado?
Defense contractors are the most active sponsors for program analyst roles in Colorado. Lockheed Martin, Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton have offices in the Denver metro and Colorado Springs areas and have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for program analyst positions. State and federal agencies, as well as technology firms in the Boulder corridor, also sponsor program analysts, though federal positions often require U.S. citizenship.
Which visa types are most common for program analyst roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for program analyst roles in Colorado, as the position typically requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as information systems, business administration, or computer science, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT frequently transition into H-1B sponsorship through Colorado employers. The L-1B is occasionally used for intracompany transfers within large defense or consulting firms operating in the state.
Which cities in Colorado have the most program analyst sponsorship jobs?
Denver has the highest concentration of sponsored program analyst roles in Colorado, driven by its large government contracting presence and corporate headquarters. Colorado Springs is a close second, anchored by defense and military-affiliated employers near Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base. Boulder sees demand from technology and research-oriented organizations, including federal labs such as NIST and NOAA, making these three cities the primary targets for international program analyst candidates.
How to find program analyst visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to roles where employers have a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship, so you can search program analyst positions in Colorado without sorting through listings that won't support international candidates. The platform surfaces openings from defense contractors, government-adjacent firms, and technology companies active in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, saving significant time compared to unfiltered searches.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for program analysts in Colorado?
Colorado's concentration of defense and aerospace employers means many program analyst roles require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship since clearances are generally not granted to non-U.S. citizens. Candidates on work visas are often limited to unclassified or lower-tier roles at these firms. The state's active university pipeline, particularly from the University of Colorado and Colorado State University, means OPT holders are a familiar profile for Colorado employers who have established sponsorship processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored program analyst jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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