Associate Director, Sustainable Finance

Associate Director, Sustainable Finance The Team: About 50 people globally make up the Sustainable Finance team today, with close to half held being based in EMEA across various offices (London, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm) The Impact: Sustainable Finance and ESG are of growing interests to a wide range of stakeholders, while S&P Global’s presence and network enable the Sustainable Finance team to reach many market participants What’s in it for you: This role encompasses being a senior Sustainable Finance team member based in Madrid or London, Paris, Milan, Frankfort. The role provides an opportunity to work in the dynamic and growing EMEA Sustainable Finance team, partnering with sector expert from S&P Global Ratings teams and global E, S and G experts from the wider Sustainable Finance team. Responsibilities: Work with the rating practices with regards to the roll out/delivery of Sustainable Finance products (ESG Evaluation, Green Evaluation); Over time become a Sustainable Finance expert in external engagements (Market outreach, customer interactions, ESG Evaluation preparedness meetings); Subject matter expert to support rating practices for ESG in ratings; Over time become a Standing member of the ESG and Green Evaluation Steering Group; Contribute, as a Sustainable Finance expert, to individual ESG and Green Evaluations (either as primary evaluator or reviewer); Research and write thought leadership articles; Contribute to the development/enhancement of our ESG and Green Evaluation analytical approach; Be a champion of analytical and customer service excellence in the sustainable finance field as well as with regard to ESG in credit ratings; Contribute to seamless working environment across the Sustainable Finance group Success will be measured by: Quality of Green Evaluation and ESG evaluations produced (analytical excellence, quality of written reports, customer service); Contribution to ESG and Green Evaluation Steering group meetings as well as to thought leadership and market engagement; Compliance with relevant policies and procedures; Minimum and Preferred Experience/Skills (Basic Qualifications) A blend of expert knowledge, analytical and organizational skills; Strong communicator with good interpersonal & soft skills. A good knowledge of S&P Global Ratings’ methodologies and analytical approaches, especially related to Sustainable Finance, would be a plus. At least five years of relevant analytical experience, preferably in the field of Sustainable finance with some bias towards science-based qualification as well as finance/economics Strong communications skills with a view to eventually representing the company at variety of high profile external conferences related to sustainable finance topics. Return to Work Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. Grade Level: Grade 12 (for internal purposes) Location: Madrid S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape. S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities. 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 273926 Posted On: 2022-07-14 Location: Madrid, Spain