Managing Director, Analytical Manager, Housing Team, USPF, S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global • Chicago, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

S&P Global Ratings is seeking a senior analytical leader and an exceptional professional with strong talent development, analytical, and communication skills to join the Americas Public Finance Team. As an Analytical Manager, you will lead a national team of nearly 15 analysts in the Local Government Central sector, with presence in all our offices. You will report to the Head of Public Finance, the Americas and will work collaboratively with a team of 14 Analytical Managers and 10 Sector Leaders in Americas Public Finance, as well as with the Chief Analytical Officer for Governments, and the Head of Sovereigns. You will also have an opportunity to collaborate with other leaders throughout the Ratings practices. The opportunity to lead the Americas Public Finance, Housing team and enable a strong talent development culture that values empowerment, analytical and service excellence, collaboration, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a related asset class.
• Leader with extensive demonstrated successes in analytical excellence and can assert analytical independence and objectivity.
• Relevant industry experience, deep understanding of and excitement for the government sector or proven ability to learn quickly and strong interest in governments, and a very good knowledge of S&P ratings analytical methodologies.
• Strong client and market knowledge and ability to contribute to the continued development of S&P Global Ratings.
• Able to attract, motivate and lead a team of analysts in a collaborative working style.
• Leadership skills and change management aptitude - the capacity to challenge views, processes, and behaviors, especially in complex areas.
• The ability to manage change, and resistance to change in a complex fast-moving environment.
• Possess strong operational management, influence, and communication skills with a focus on strategy implementation and improvements to working practices and methods.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Bachelor degree holder in Business, Finance, Public Policy, Economics, or a related subject required
• Strong team player - the ability to think locally and work globally in a collaborative and multicultural work environment is critical.
• Must have the ability to think independently and critically and have an eye for innovation opportunities.
• 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.
• This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead Analytical Excellence for the Housing team by supporting forward-looking analysis that provides the relevant and timely information to investors to help in their credit decisions, with a view to maintain best-in-class ratings performance.
• Ensure that our communication to issuers, investors, and the media is clear, precise, and transparent in telling a credit story within the boundaries of our policies such as Conflicts of Interest.
• Oversee the team's overall credit ratings process by maintaining close vigilance on analytics and publishing quality and managing resource allocation to optimize service delivery to the markets.
• Responsible for having effective rating committees through chairing committees and reviewing published research.
• Utilizing input from Credit Conditions Committee (CCC), and AOCC in rating committees and published research on a consistent basis.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of the team's ratings according to the set business procedures and in compliance with relevant analytical criteria and S&P Global Ratings policies and procedures.
• Foster strong relationships and a positive environment that supports a robust analytic atmosphere.
• Ensure a positive compliance culture within the team, including by leading by example.
• Develop a culture of service excellence in the team by focusing members on sector expertise, constructive and predictable communication with issuers, analytical continuity, and flawless execution.
• Develop analysts and increase employee engagement, focus on career development, and develop and implement training in line with our talent strategy.
• Promote a culture of innovation and digital and technological awareness, embracing the analytic mindset and focusing on emerging risks.
• With Lead Analysts and Sector Leaders, undertake and coordinate market outreach initiatives with various market constituents (issuers, investors, intermediaries, and professional associations) in the context of our strategic objectives and policies.
• Have a growth mindset.
• Contribute to the success of a learning organization through continuous self-development, teamwork, and contribution to organizational improvement through recruiting and developing and retaining talent.
• Encourage mentoring and cross-departmental exposure; manage self-development and advancement utilizing internal resources and external development opportunities

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager