Director - Analytic Quality & Validation Review Officer - S&P Global : Job Details

Within the Analytic Quality & Validation group, the Review & Validation team has global responsibility for the review and validation of all S&P Global Ratings' methodologies, including models and criteria, and their application. S&P Global Ratings' methodologies contain all our key analytical principles and assumptions. These Methodologies provide the framework for all of our published credit ratings and analyses and, as such, represent our most significant intellectual property.

The Analytic Quality & Validation Review Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of S&P Global Ratings' methodologies, which are fundamental to our credit ratings and analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Lead review and validation activities, including on proposed new or changes to rating Criteria, application of models or criteria, or analytical approaches for non-rating products.
• Utilize extensive credit experience and analytical skills to assess the validity of methodological frameworks across different asset classes and regions.
• Design and conduct tests of logical and conceptual soundness, appropriateness of calibration, consistency with benchmarks, and adherence to methodologies.
• Conduct research to identify key credit trends and emerging sector risks.
• Collaborate with and direct other team members to deliver timely and high-quality reviews and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Create clear reports and presentations for review bodies and senior management. Justify conclusions and findings and assist with regulatory inquiries or senior leadership questions when necessary.
• Act as reviewer and approver of validation reports and support analytical training efforts.
• Lead and participate in projects that drive efficiency and effectiveness in analytic risk analysis.

Additionally:

Under the direction and guidance of assigned Management, the successful candidate will perform some or all of the following:

• Test and validate quantitative financial-based models and engines.
• Interact with relevant staff to gather model related information and clarify model related queries.
• Conduct validation and credit review activities using both qualitative credit skills and statistical / quantitative analyses in the evaluation of ratings performance.
• Test the soundness of the criteria assumptions and the calibration of ratings outcomes against established benchmarks and ratings definitions.
• Conduct and interpret sector research to identify key credit trends / risks and apply to assess ratings performance.
• Participate in producing well written reports and presentations to relevant review bodies, including senior management, in order to defend conclusions and present any findings.

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 $146,000 to $224,000. 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. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For:

• A senior analyst with extensive track record of analytical excellence and subject matter expertise in capital markets, ratings Criteria, and analytical processes.
• Display effective communication skills that demonstrate clear / concise writing style, strong verbal skills, and attentive listening abilities.

Requirements:

• BA or BS in Business, Finance, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 10+ years of work experience in debt/capital markets, credit analysis/research.
• Ability to transfer sector knowledge and credit experience when evaluating other sectors and new asset classes. Knowledge of the Financial Services sector a plus.
• Understanding of credit/macro risks to enable appropriate assessments and design pertinent validation tests.
• Well-rounded communication skills, including listening, writing, and verbal skills.
• Manage multiple deliverables while maintaining effective organization skills and adherence to agreed-upon deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Proven track record of establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong technical skills to extract/analyze large sets of data/make connections and to develop appropriate and impactful insights and narratives.
• Project management skills and ability to lead and direct review teams
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, R, Python would be a plus.

Right to Work Requirements:

For US candidates, this role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

For UK candidates, this role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in Great Britain.

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.

Our Purpose:

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Our People:

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Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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.
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