What S&P Global Has to Offer:
Associate, Review & Validation
Onsite
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Posted 21 days ago
Job Details
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use):11 The Role Associate, Review & Validation Grade (relevant for internal applicants only) 11 Location Primary: London/New York Secondary: Chicago. Team The Review & Validation team has global responsibility for the review and validation of all S&P Global Ratings’ methodologies, including models and criteria. S&P Global Ratings’ methodologies contain all our key analytical principles and assumptions. They provide the framework for all of our published credit ratings and analyses and, as such, represent our most significant intellectual property. The team comprises both credit analysts as well as model specialists with experience in Ratings and the Capital Markets more broadly. Impact
- Work in a dynamic environment in a team that has global, cross-sector responsibilities.
- Opportunity to work in a collegial culture with good potential for professional development and career growth gaining exposure to varied asset classes and sectors.
- Team members typically specialize in either model validation or criteria validation/credit review but will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience across both disciplines.
- Personal initiative, independence, strong time management skills, and an inquisitive mindset are emphasized, providing the perfect environment for highly motivated individuals.
- 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.
- Produce well written reports and presentations to relevant review bodies, including senior management in order to defend conclusions and present any findings.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new tools / procedures to support the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the Review & Validation function.
- Display strong / well-rounded communication skills that demonstrate clear / concise writing style, effective verbal skills, and attentive listening abilities.
- Manage multiple deliverables while maintaining effective organization skills and adherence to agreed-upon deadlines.
- Advanced degree (or equivalent) in Financial Engineering / Quantitative Finance, Math, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or other relevant program.
- Proficiency with Excel / VBA and R / Python.
- Well-rounded communication skills that implement strong listening techniques, clear / concise writing style, and effective verbal skills.
- Works well in a team environment, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the demands of a diverse team.
- Adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to regular agreed-upon deadlines.
- An S&P employee at this level would typically have full-time relevant work experience in credit analysis of debt / capital markets, credit analysis / research, quantitative finance, model development or validation.
- Quantitative skills in the areas of structured finance, credit derivatives, default and recovery modeling, and / or credit risk management.
- Proficient programming skills in SAS, MATLAB, or C++.
- Advanced degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Policy, or other relevant program.
- 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.
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