Director: Review Officer, Corporates & Infrastructure - S&P Global Rating

S&P Global • Chicago, IL

60d • $179,000 - $224,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Analytical Quality & Validation (AQV) team ensures the highest standards of analytical excellence across S&P Global Ratings. We are committed to maintaining the quality and transparency of our ratings while fostering a collaborative environment that values analytical excellence and strategic thinking.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in credit analysis or financial risk assessment
• 7+ years of experience in credit analysis, ratings, or financial risk management with demonstrated expertise in Corporates & Infrastructure sectors
• Proven track record of analytical leadership and ability to evaluate complex financial structures and credit risks with sound judgement
• Strong knowledge of rating methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices in credit analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences across all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Project Finance analysis and infrastructure sector expertise
• Previous experience in analytical quality assurance, validation, or review functions within financial services
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams
• Track record of representing organizations in regulatory or industry forums with credibility and professionalism
• Proficiency with Excel (including VBA), R or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based analytical quality reviews and provide expert insights in Corporates & Infrastructure (including Project Finance) sectors, supporting analytical excellence and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate analytical work including the application of analytic judgement, fostering robust and sound reasoning supporting rating decisions
• Assess the quality and completeness of evidence and rationales supporting our ratings. Champion transparency and consistency in internal documentation and published rationales, ensuring clear communication of our analytical perspective to stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with analytical teams, including AOCCs and Global Analytics & Methodologies, to provide feedback on ratings performance, analytical processes, and risk trends, fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Provide strategic analytical guidance within Covering Analytics, leveraging your expertise to enhance team capabilities and market understanding
• Represent AQV effectively to various stakeholders including Board Members, Regulators, and Senior Ratings Management, serving as a credible spokesperson for our analytical views
• Support strategic priorities of the team and organization while demonstrating leadership presence and fostering cross-functional collaboration
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees