Ratings Forward: S&P Global Early Careers Networking Event 2026

Apply to join us for Ratings Forward, an event on 24 September 2026 at 3pm BST.

This session is aimed at current university students who graduate in 2027 or 2028. The event covers S&P Global Ratings' approach to credit analysis and what early-career success looks like at one of the largest providers of credit ratings in the world.

This event will feature:

• Panel Showcase: Hear journeys from a Year-1 graduate, a Year- 2 graduate, and a converted full-time analyst.
• Guided Q&A: Put your questions to analysts and leaders across regions.
• Open Vacancies Overview: Learn about upcoming internship and graduate opportunities and how to stand out.
• Close & Next Steps: Clear pointers on timelines and application process.
• If you are selected to attend this event, you will then be invited to apply for our 2027 intern and graduate opportunities.

Attendance Requirements

• We are looking for second and third year students studying a BSc, BA or MA course with strong financial and numerical ability, innovative and critical thinking, and storytelling skills. This is along with a genuine interest in credit analysis.
• We seek collaborative, dependable teammates with strong problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills who can communicate clearly, multi-task, and learn quickly in fast-paced environments.
• Candidates should demonstrate the initiative to conduct independent research, possess strong spreadsheet and Microsoft Office skills, and show a willingness to learn data/automation and AI technologies (such as Machine Learning, NLP, or RPA).
• You must be an effective communicator capable of presenting structured research with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• This event is open to students who are interested in working at S&P Global's London office.
• Please note you must have the permanent right to work in the United Kingdom to be considered for this event or an open role, and be residing in the United Kingdom during the duration of the program.

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Analyst, Finance, and Information Technology
• Industries: Financial Services, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Capital Markets

How to Apply

Apply online via the apply button, uploading a current resume and a response to the following:

• Please explain why you are interested in attending this event (max. 100 words)
• Please write one question you would like to ask the panel in our Q&A.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will take part in a brief online assessment, with those who successfully complete the assessment being invited to our Ratings Forward event. Please note that attendance at the event is by invitation only.

Applications close at 4pm BST on 21 September 2026. We review registrations on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.