Model Developer Senior Analyst - Structured Finance

S&P Global • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• All successful candidates must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. S&P Global will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
• Candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan
• 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.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Best-in class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts
• Referral incentive awards

What This Job Offers

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