S&P Global · 1 week ago
Model Developer Associate Director - Structured Finance
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $181K/yr
5+ years expS&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings and analytics, and they are seeking a Model Developer Associate Director to enhance their Structured Finance team. This role involves designing and delivering quantitative solutions to improve credit rating analyses and collaborating with various teams to ensure model reliability and performance.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and build nimble, user-friendly quantitative solutions and tools for use by credit analysts globally
Collaborate with Methodologies and Ratings Technology to ensure models and tools are reliable, operational, performant, and meet business requirements
Develop applications and dashboards that integrate models, tools, and data for organization-wide use
Analyze and synthesize large datasets to derive analytic value and insights for rating analyses and research
Identify and drive continuous improvement and new technical solutions aligned with business strategy
Serve as a technical expert on complex, non-routine problems and coach junior team members
Partner with SMEs to influence cross-functional initiatives and support criteria projects (tool development, testing, data gathering, documentation)
Ensure quality standards through close collaboration with the Model and Criteria Validation group and produce comprehensive specifications and development documentation
Lead contributions to criteria projects including writing, testing new concepts, and preparing materials for publication
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
Experience: An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5–7+ years of extensive experience in quantitative modeling, with relevant experience in structured finance or securitizations
Domain expertise: Deep knowledge of capital markets with specialized expertise in structured finance securitizations and credit risk modeling
Technical skills: Advanced proficiency in R (including R Shiny), Python, and C++; strong foundation in database modeling/design and SQL; experience with databases such as Oracle, Sybase, or similar platforms
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex quantitative concepts to diverse internal and external audiences
Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams and adapt to changing priorities
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking with attention to technical detail
Coaching and mentoring capability to develop junior team members
Ability to build consensus across competing priorities and stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity about credit markets and a commitment to continuous improvements
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 offer
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced quantitative certification
Demonstrated expertise in financial or credit risk modeling for structured finance products
Advanced experience building interactive Shiny applications and dashboards
Prior experience delivering cloud-based analytical tools into production environments
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.
Company
S&P Global
S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO
Leadership Team
Martina Cheung
President and CEO
Rick Goldberg
Division Chief Financial Officer
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