Senior Analyst, Governments Modeling - S&P Global Ratings

S&P Global • Englewood, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: Senior Analyst, Quantitative Modeling – S&P Global The Team: The Government’s Global Analytics and Methodologies (GAM) team is responsible for a vast portfolio of criteria and models spanning US Public Finance, Sovereigns and International Public Finance. The criteria and models that the group develops and maintains help global analysts produce independent credit ratings covering US State and Local Government ratings, Sovereign ratings, International Public Finance and municipal sectors including Higher Education; Healthcare; Public Housing and Infrastructure. The team is focused on producing timely, insightful, and innovative analysis and research of the highest quality that grows our relevance in the market. As a Model Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be embedded within the Governments team and work closely with the Model and Criteria SMEs, who are responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering a growing portfolio of cutting-edge quantitative models and analysis that enable analysts to continually produce high quality and transparent credit analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to join S&P Global as we transform our infrastructure and deliver cloud-based tools to the analytical teams, while also developing your skills and furthering your career as we power the markets of the future. Impact: The Senior Analyst will enhance our ability to produce high-impact, insightful credit analysis and research and grow our relevance in an evolving market by synthesizing, analyzing, and deriving value from datasets, developing and delivering innovative analytic solutions and models, and helping to build data analytics capabilities across Global Analytics and Methodologies. What We're Looking For: Leverage your quantitative abilities to develop analytic solutions and models that enable our credit analysts to perform high quality analysis and research; Stimulating learning curve, which could lead to continued growth within the organization by demonstrating strong analysis, teamwork, and presentation skills; Gain analytic knowledge of a wide range of global sectors and market topics; Obtain exposure to stakeholders across S&P Ratings; and Join a strong collegial, collaborative environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
• Knowledge of capital markets, financial instruments with an emphasis on credit risk modeling is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or data analytics, preferably within credit risk, ratings, or financial services
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools for data manipulation and model development
• Basic understanding of database modeling/design and applications.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience in databases such as Oracle, Sybase, or Access would be beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with large, complex datasets and derive meaningful insights
• Willingness to adapt and continue to develop skills to align to a fast-evolving practice
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams while building relationships outside immediate function

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in quantitative field or professional certifications in data science, analytics, or financial modeling
• Experience in credit risk modeling, sovereign or public finance analysis, or rating agency methodologies
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and governance requirements in financial services, particularly related to model validation and documentation
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with version control systems like Git

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain nimble, user-friendly quantitative solutions and tools used by credit analysts globally for credit rating analyses and research publications
• Partner with Global Analytics and Methodologies, Ratings Technology, and Validation teams to ensure models and tools are reliable, performant, operationally sound, and aligned with business requirements
• Create applications and dashboards that utilize models, tools, and data for organizational use, synthesizing large datasets to derive analytical insights for credit decisions
• Focus on identifying opportunities for innovation, creative solutions, and continuous improvement while providing expertise in solving complex, non-routine problems
• Maintain close collaboration with analysts, model developers, and subject matter experts to ensure data analyses effectively inform analytical decisions across U.S. Public Finance, International Public Finance, and Sovereign portfolios
• Support end-to-end criteria projects including tool development, testing new concepts, data gathering, writing, and material preparation with clear, governance-compliant documentation

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees