Administrative Assistant - US Public Finance, Colorado

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

05

The Team:
The US-based administrative team is the backbone of our operations, supporting over 240 rating analysts dedicated to public finance. We are a collaborative group that values efficiency, attention to detail, and seamless service delivery. Our team thrives on supporting each other during peak periods and ensuring continuity of services through effective coordination and teamwork. The team operates in a dynamic environment where every member plays a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of service and operational excellence.

The Impact:
The Administrative Assistant role is the essential link that keeps our operations running smoothly and directly enables our teams to focus on their core responsibilities while handling the critical administrative functions that support business continuity. Contributing to team initiatives that improve our operational efficiency, including event logistics, travel planning and expense reporting, onboarding of new employees, and ensuring our clients and visitors receive exceptional service. The ability to demonstrate a proactive, continuous-learning mindset and strong attention to detail will help identify and resolve issues before they impact the business, making this role an invaluable part of our success.

What You Stand to Gain:

At S&P Global Ratings, you will contribute to independent credit opinions the market relies on, strengthened by innovation that accelerates analysis.

We are People Forward. When you join S&P Global, you’ll benefit from:

• Joining a diverse community where your growth and well-being come first—just like the 35,000+ colleagues who choose S&P Global every day.

• Bringing your best self to work in an environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and authentic engagement.

• Celebrating your achievements with us. We’re committed to your continuous learning, offering education, training, and career coaching to help you grow and adapt in a changing world.

• Connecting through our People Resource Groups, which foster awareness, engagement, and a sense of community—both within S&P Global and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to teams, including direct support for senior-level executives and their leadership teams

• Ensure physical workspaces are equipped and functional, and proactively escalate issues to support teams

• Manage document platforms with accuracy and attention to detail

• Complete and submit travel and personal expenses within deadlines, following up on all queries

• Manage team calendars and update databases, including Salesforce, with new contacts

• Track team attendance and office presence

• Curate conference calls and video conferences, including large-scale Town Halls, providing technical support for AV issues and facilitating question and answer functionality

• Welcome visitors, suppliers, and clients, providing comprehensive support including bookings and access management

• Support events and seminars with logistics coordination

• Provide backup support to other Administrative Assistants and handle ad hoc requests with flexibility

• Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates:) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $42,332 USD to $69,000 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3+ years of administrative experience, in banking, professional services or other fast-paced environments

• Experience with database management and CRM systems (Salesforce experience preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior-level executives or large teams with complex scheduling and operational needs

• A proactive, self-motivated approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate needs, raise issues early, and follow through to resolution

• Tech-savvy mindset, with a continuous-learning approach that readily embraces emerging technologies, including GenAI tools, to improve efficiency and ways of working

• Active knowledge of conference call and video conferencing technologies

• Knowledge of travel booking systems and expense management processes

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Personable, easily interacts with all types of personalities and at all levels with a high degree of professionalism

• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which will take place at the Englewood office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

US Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).  S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

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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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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