About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

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 Impact:

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