Model Developer Senior Analyst - Structured Finance
S&P GlobalAbout the role
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11The Team:
The Structured Finance (SF) team develops and maintains quantitative criteria, models, and tools that support credit rating and research across ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and structured credit. The team values technical rigor, timely delivery, and close collaboration with Methodologies and Ratings Technology to produce transparent, repeatable outputs used by global analysts.
The Impact:
This role provides practical quantitative and technical support that improves the efficiency, transparency, and consistency of credit analyses and research. Your deliverables will be used by analysts and SMEs to inform rating decisions and maintain operational reliability of models and tools. You will play a significant role in initiatives to improve efficiencies in structured finance modeling while providing professional know-how to enhance the knowledge and skill base of the organization.
What's in it for you:
Deliver tools and analyses that directly support rating decisions and research across global teams
Build production-quality scripts, dashboards, and integrations while expanding practical experience with C++, Python, R and SQL
Work with Methodologies, Ratings Technology, and Validation and mentor junior developers
Deepen practical knowledge of structured finance securitizations and credit risk modeling
Build relationships with peers outside of your team and function while being called upon by senior staff to advise on complex issues using your analytical perspective
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and deploy user-focused quantitative tools, scripts, and dashboards to support credit analysts, following specifications from SMEs
Integrate models, data, and visualizations into reliable applications that support day‑to‑day analytical workflows
Analyze and synthesize datasets to produce actionable inputs, reports, and validation-ready outputs with particular focus on structured finance securitizations
Produce clear development documentation, test cases, and specifications; collaborate closely with Model and Criteria Validation to address feedback
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for non-routine problems, escalating complex or ambiguous matters to senior SMEs
Identify and implement incremental improvements to existing tools and processes that align with business needs
Coach and guide junior developers on technical tasks and best practices; support criteria projects by assisting with tool development, testing, and data gathering
All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
What We're Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3–5+ years of experience in quantitative modeling or software development supporting financial analysis
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
Hands-on C++ experience is a core requirement for this position
Proficiency in quantitative programming languages such as Python and R (experience with R Shiny is preferred); solid SQL skills, and familiarity with relational databases
• Experience delivering reliable scripts, tools, or dashboards into production-like environments
Working knowledge of structured finance securitizations and capital markets concepts; able to apply domain knowledge to support model inputs and analyst workflows
Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain technical concepts to analysts and peers
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and follow direction from senior SMEs
We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or advanced quantitative certification
Prior experience building interactive Shiny applications or similar dashboards
Familiarity with cloud environments and deploying analytical tools into production
Experience with structured finance modeling methodologies and securitization analysis
Compensation/Benefits Information:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is USD 101,000 - 122,000, depending on location, experience, and skills. This
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