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S&P Global · 2 hours ago

Senior Analyst, Governments Modeling - S&P Global Ratings

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $111K/yr

3+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions. They are seeking a Senior Analyst in Quantitative Modeling to develop and maintain quantitative solutions for credit rating analyses and research publications, while collaborating with various teams to ensure the reliability and performance of models and tools.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

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

All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week

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 off

Qualification

Quantitative analysisFinancial modelingData analyticsPythonSQLCredit risk modelingCloud-based analyticsDatabase modelingAnalytical insightsProblem-solvingTeamworkPresentation skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

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.