Associate - Model Subject Matter Expert

S&P Global

Sep 13, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

Ideally hold a bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or a related field;
Knowledge of capital markets, financial instruments with an emphasis on credit risk modeling is preferred;
Basic understanding of database modeling/design and applications. Knowledge of SQL and experience in databases such as Oracle, Sybase, or Access would be beneficial;
Proficiency in excel/VBA and programming languages: R (required), Python and C++;
The ability to quickly and concisely summarize quantitative concepts to the analytical community, who have a wide range of technical skillsets;
Willingness to adapt and continue to develop skills to align to a fast-evolving practice; and
An S&P Global employee at this level would typically hold 5+ years’ relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain nimble, user-friendly quantitative solutions and tools that will be used by credit analysts globally in credit rating analyses and research publications;
Collaborate with senior members of Methodologies and Ratings Technology to ensure that our models and tools are reliable, operational, performant, and meet business requirements;
Create applications and dashboards that utilize models, tools, and data for use across the organization;
Synthesize and analyze large datasets to derive analytic value and insights for credit rating analyses and research publications;
Focus on identifying areas for new, creative solutions and continuous improvement;
Provide insight to the team in solving complex, non-routine problems and tasks;
Maintain close interaction with analysts, model developers, and subject matter experts to ensure that data analyses and tools effectively inform analytical decisions;  
Work collaboratively with senior model and criteria SMEs within the group;
Work closely with the Model and Criteria Validation group to ensure a high quality product;
Write clear, concise specifications and development documentation to ensure consistent and thorough documentation in accordance with policy and procedures; and
Support criteria projects and be an active member of projects including developing tools, testing of new concepts, data gathering, writing, and preparation of materials.

S&P Global

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping our customers assess new investments to guiding them through sustainability and energy transition across supply chains, we unlock new opportunities, solve challenges and accelerate progress for the world. We are widely sought after by many of the world’s leading organizations to provide credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help the world’s leading organizations plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com. Our divisions include: – S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate with confidence by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight in their daily work. – S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities. – S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets. – S&P Global Mobility turns invaluable insights captured from automotive data to help our clients understand today’s market, reach more customers, and shape the future of automotive mobility. – S&P Dow Jones Indices provides iconic and innovative index solutions, bringing transparency to global capital markets. – S&P Global Engineering Solutions solves for tomorrow’s challenges today by transforming workflows and end-user experiences with data, insights and technology.