About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The S&G Global Methodologies team is responsible for the development of the analytical frameworks used by rating analysts around the world. Our team of CSMEs and modeling experts partner with ratings practice leadership to drive analytical excellence in criteria for the Structured Finance (SF) practice.

The Impact:

The Managing Director – Criteria SME will report to the Global Head of Structured Finance Methodologies and will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering the strategic direction and development of criteria. The role is responsible for driving the execution of methodologies that enhance analytical excellence, strengthen transparency and enhance operational efficiency for rating analysts around the globe. Our goal is to provide the best-in-class criteria and model framework, and to be recognized as such by internal and external stakeholders. The individual will have the opportunity to work on all asset classes within SF, as well as cross-practice projects.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to partner with senior analytical leaders across the company on complex analytical topics
• Chance to lead cross functional teams to promote best practices and deliver on strategic initiatives
• Global exposure to a wide range of asset classes

Responsibilities:

Owning and delivering a simplified and streamlined portfolio of criteria for the SF Methodology team that meets the goals of the practices.

Advisory / Sector Expertise

• Build and maintain relationships with key internal analytical stakeholders, AM's (Analytical Team Manager's), AOCC's (Analytical Oversight & Consistency Council), and relevant MSME's (Subject Matter Experts)
• Stay on top of sector trends and developments, including emerging risks and themes, climate, defi, cyber and supply chain
• Assist the practice with the application of the criteria, constantly assess understanding levels and provide or co-lead targeted criteria training as necessary.
• Identify and participate in thought leadership publications, including for sectors where we have no ratings outstanding
• Address practice questions and stay on top of external criteria comments

Criteria Stewardship

• Systematically assess whether the criteria remain fit for purpose by reviewing reports on ratings performance, calibration, timeliness of risks addressed, timeliness of data, emerging factors or market trends.
• Assess levels of criteria complexity, prescriptiveness and transparency, relative to the needs of the asset class.
• Understand any significant analytical and operational issues that committees are facing in applying the criteria, specifically including model/UI/data/app architecture
• Propose updates to the criteria as necessary either via nonmaterial or material changes.

Criteria Development

• Proactively drive the efficient execution of assigned projects, establish project plans and timelines, including planning and estimating resources necessary for completion of projects
• Engaging key stakeholders across different groups globally to ensure successful execution.
• Calibrate the criteria to support consistency of ratings and credit stability
• Ensure model architecture and operational implications are carefully thought through and coordinated, to allow the business to conduct high quality analytics in an efficient and effective manner.
• Conducting executive level presentations including to the Criteria & Model Governance Committee and the Board of Managers
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, including interviews with examiners, where applicable

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 $175,000 to $275,000. 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.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 12+ years of related experience in the financial services industry
• Graduate degree in Business, Finance, Financial Engineering or related field
• Previous experience with credit criteria, underwriting standards, guidelines and protocols for the issuance of credit, including familiarity with methodologies and approaches used by credit