About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
15
Corporates & Infrastructure Sector Head Methodologies

The Corporates and Infrastructure sector covers a diversified portfolio of criteria and models and has oversight for all methodologies (criteria and models) that are used in the production of corporate and infrastructure ratings globally. The primary objective of this role is the delivery of criteria projects, criteria artifacts, and model projects along with the delivery of innovative and continuous improvement. Partnership with the Regional Practice Leads and Chief Analytical Officers is key to the role and the role is jointly accountable for the delivery of the relevant Analytical Strategy for their sector. The role is a member of the Global Analytics and Methodologies Leadership Team and will report to the Head of the team, the team is located globally across EMEA, APAC, & Americas regions.

Success in this role:

• Timely feedback on methodologies inquiries
• Meeting agreed timelines for methodologies projects
• Meeting or exceeding methodology project benchmarks
• Simplification and standardisation of methodologies
• Adopting the criteria mindset
• Team/individual capability improvement
• Improved transparency and readability of criteria
• Adoption of improvements that lead to analytical value and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy & execution of ratings methodology (criteria & models) development in this sector to meet goals and ensure complianceâ?? with internal and external standards.
• Manages the quality of ratings methodologies for the corporate and infrastructure sector. â??
• Final decision maker for questions regarding rating methodologies and their appropriate application, including defining if novel transactions can be rated under current methodology and/or with criteria artifactsâ??.
• Connect their teams work to the overall analytical strategy. â??
• Ensure their team is equipped to adapt to rapidly changing conditionsâ??.
• Drive simplification & standardization where possible to support transparency, understanding, and operational deliveryâ??.
• Shaping/spearheading the creation of new or adaptation of existing methodologies to tackle new and emerging risks.
• Ability to operate in an evolving environment and lead through change.
• Ability to lead and manage teams of experts across criteria and models.
• Shared accountability of Corporates and Infrastructure analytical strategy with Regional Practice leads and Chief Analytical Officers.

Leadership capabilities

• Influence and Partnership - ability to leverage experience and credibility to garner support and influence without the direct line of authority.
• Data-driven decision-making - ability to identify, define and resolve strategic problems in a sustainable and efficient manner and make decisions supported by a robust process.
• Strong execution and change leadership skills and a first-class communicator.
• Excellent people management and team development (holds people accountable to high-performance standards)â??
• Develops and fosters effective and productive internal and external relationshipsâ??
• Ability to manage effectively in a matrix and global environmentâ??
• Ability to assess and manage risk
• Expert in their specific sector globallyâ??

Quality of the Product

• Oversees the development of new and revised criteria and models in the Corporate and Infrastructure sectors.
• Has an understanding of the relevant key drivers in the markets of the relevant sectors and ability to engage and converse on key methodology trends with confidence.
• Can provide analytical guidance and exercise judgment around key analytical issues in accordance with development and approval protocols.
• Has an ability to operate in a leadership role but the ability to drill down as needed on key issues and work cross-group to achieve the best outcome.
• Ability to be forward-looking, and proactive and manage trends in the relevant sectors to achieve timely and relevant criteria.
• Collaborates with and advises other leads internally and externally to ensure the goals of projects are met.
• Ensures the Criteria approval process is not subject to any commercial influences.
• Works with the Global Analytics and Methodologies Leadership team to ensure an aligned approach to quality, criteria, and/or models.
• Ensure compliance to the methodology development and approval process with the set business procedures and S&P Global Ratings policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Ability to represent Methodologies and Ratings with external parties, such as regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Able to problem-solve and resolve issues effectively and productively with several stakeholders.
• Coordinates with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient work processes/procedures.
• Shares information, skills, knowledge, and expertise as appropriate and works in a collaborative manner.
• Understanding of how the work of the squad impacts teams and departments within the analytical practice.
• Communicate concisely and effectively to executive management, key leaders within the team and other stakeholders and partners within the business.
• Communicates at a technical level with criteria and modeling experts.
• Holds and applies depth and breadth of knowledge of S&P Global Ratings and respective practices to aid in the development of Methodologies.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $185,500 to $368,700. The final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here .

Requirements

• 15+ years financial services experience
• Strong leadership, communications, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong sector knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor's degree. A Master's would be a plus

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the location of which applied for.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (the Policy) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:" EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com "and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person."

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf " describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RSKMGT102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 299578
Posted On: 2024-04-07
Location: New York, New York, United States

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