Associate

Associate

Standard & Poor's is looking for a highly skilled individual to join our Financial Services Ratings group as an Associate based in our Singapore office. The Associate will cover a portfolio of insurance credits with a focus of on South & South East Asia.

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Analyzing information and data for determining ratings on insurance companies and their debt issues
• Making recommendations and presenting to rating committees
• Drafting press releases, company-specific reports, and industry commentaries in a fast-paced environment with publication deadlines
• Effectively communicating to clients Standard & Poor's methodology and procedures
• Continuous monitoring of operating performance of rated companies, including reviews of public filings and private information supplied by issuers, and participation in client meetings
• Meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters and assisting in resolving clients' analytical needs
• Contributing to Standard & Poor's global and regional analytical sectoral forums, and authoring related commentaries

Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree. Actuarial background, advanced degree, or CFA charter is a plus.
• Minimum five years of experience in an analytical position. Working experience in the insurance industry is a plus.
• Good understanding of financial and capital markets, business environments, and relevant insurance regulations in South & South East Asia.
• Solid financial statement analysis skills and accounting knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to give effective presentations to senior executives
• A highly motivated team player who can work autonomously in a global, multi-cultural and fast pace environment
• Ability to undertake rigorous analytical work and be proficient at writing analytical reports
• Strong Chinese language skills preferred (including reading and writing).

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: 259782
Posted On: 2021-04-08
Location: Singapore, Singapore