Associate Director - Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings, Madrid
Core
Deliver independent credit analysis for sovereign, regional, and local governments in Western/Southern Europe and Western Africa, conducting site visits and presenting rating recommendations.
Role type
Senior IC credit analyst (public finance/sovereign)
Builds
Sovereign and public finance credit ratings
Domain
Public finance, macroeconomics, sovereign credit
Required skills
Public finance analysis, comparative economic analysis, financial modeling, credit portfolio management, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, generative AI integration
Preferred skills
CFA certification, Italian/French proficiency
Technologies
Generative AI tools, large language models
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end credit analysis for a portfolio of sovereign and public finance credits; conduct site visits and lead rating surveillance; coach junior analysts on credit fundamentals and data quality; translate research into market-facing narratives for investors and issuers; maintain adherence to methodology and data governance in a regulated environment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC