Director - Analytic Quality & Validation Review Officer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Team:

Within the Analytic Quality & Validation group, the Review & Validation team has global responsibility for the review and validation of all S&P Global Ratings’ methodologies, including models and criteria, and their application. S&P Global Ratings’ methodologies contain all our key analytical principles and assumptions. These Methodologies provide the framework for all of our published credit ratings and analyses and, as such, represent our most significant intellectual property.

The Impact:

The Analytic Quality & Validation Review Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of S&P Global Ratings\’ methodologies, which are fundamental to our credit ratings and analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Lead review and validation activities, including on proposed new or changes to rating Criteria, application of models or criteria, or analytical approaches for non-rating products.

• Utilize extensive credit experience and analytical skills to assess the validity of methodological frameworks across different asset classes and regions.

• Design and conduct tests of logical and conceptual soundness, appropriateness of calibration, consistency with benchmarks, and adherence to methodologies.

• Conduct research to identify key credit trends and emerging sector risks.

• Collaborate with and direct other team members to deliver timely and high-quality reviews and manage relationships with stakeholders.

• Create clear reports and presentations for review bodies and senior management. Justify conclusions and findings and assist with regulatory inquiries or senior leadership questions when necessary.

• Act as reviewer and approver of validation reports and support analytical training efforts.

• Lead and participate in projects that drive efficiency and effectiveness in analytic risk analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

• Senior analyst with extensive track record of analytical excellence and subject matter expertise in capital markets, ratings Criteria, and analytical processes.

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 10+ years of work experience in debt/capital markets, credit analysis/research.

• BA or BS in Business, Finance, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.

• Ability to transfer sector knowledge and credit experience when evaluating other sectors and new asset classes. Knowledge of the Financial Services sector a plus.

• Understanding of credit/macro risks to enable appropriate assessments and design pertinent validation tests.

• Well-rounded communication skills, including listening, writing, and verbal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.

• Proven track record of establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders.

• Strong technical skills to extract/analyze large sets of data/make connections and to develop appropriate and impactful insights and narratives.

• Project management skills and ability to lead and direct review teams

• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, R, Python would be a plus.

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.
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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 cantake 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.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.

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20 – Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RSKMGT202.2 – Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings – (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 317010
Posted On: 2025-07-12
Location: London, United Kingdom
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