Associate Director, Insurance Ratings

S&P Global Ratings Associate Director, Insurance Ratings The Role: As an Associate Director, you will analyze insurance companies mainly in Africa and perhaps other locations across EMEA, when needed. This position involves meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, assisting in resolving client needs, participating in market education efforts, and taking the lead at external meetings related to credits. The Impact: You will provide key stakeholders with impactful insights and enable investors to make decisions with conviction. You will also be able to empower our junior analysts and role model key leadership behaviours to empower and inspire them. Your Skills: You will have a good understanding of insurance markets, business environments and relevant regulations particularly in South Africa. Prior credit analyses experience covering the non-life, life insurance and reinsurance sectors will be a distinct advantage. An ability to demonstrate analytical excellence together with an ability to explain our credit rating opinions both internally as well as externally will help you excel in this role. You will also be able to instruct, encourage and inspire junior talent and help build our knowledge base. Responsibilities: Analyze information and data to determine ratings on insurance companies and their debt issues Make recommendations and present to rating committees Draft press releases, company-specific reports, and industry commentaries in a fast-paced environment. Effectively communicate to clients S&P Global Ratings' methodology and rating opinions Continuously monitor operating performance of rated companies, including reviews of public filings and private information supplied by issuers, and participation in client meetings Meeting with stakeholders, listening attentively to their views and clearly articulating our opinions Work closely with the wider team to provide effective surveillance of credits and contribute to research Nurture junior talent, encourage, inspire and influence their learning. Respect all regulations in the markets you work in and all related S&P policies Qualifications: Degree level qualifications in a relevant business-related field, i.e. actuarial science, a relevant master’s degree, CFA or a similar financial qualification would be desirable. Demonstrable expertise in insurance industry and company analysis, a keen eye for detail and a curious mind set. Ability to understand accounting concepts and financial statements Strong written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Strong organizational skills, execution mind-set, and ability to delegate effectively. Collaborative, execution-focused leadership skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to represent S&P as an analytical spokesperson. Willing to travel, sometimes at short notice
LI-SB1 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: Johannesburg 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: 277143 Posted On: 2022-11-20 Location: South Africa