About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 11
The Structured Finance (SF) team develops and maintains quantitative criteria, models, and tools that support credit rating and research across ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and structured credit. The team values technical rigor, timely delivery, and close collaboration with Methodologies and Ratings Technology to produce transparent, repeatable outputs used by global analysts.
The role provides practical quantitative and technical support that improves the efficiency, transparency, and consistency of credit analyses and research. Deliverables will be used by analysts and SMEs to inform rating decisions and maintain operational reliability of models and tools. The role plays a significant part in initiatives to improve structured finance modeling efficiencies while enhancing the knowledge and skill base of the organization.
What's In It For You
- Deliver tools and analyses that directly support rating decisions and research across global teams
- Build production-quality scripts, dashboards, and integrations while expanding practical experience with C++, Python, R and SQL
- Work with Methodologies, Ratings Technology, and Validation and mentor junior developers
- Deepen practical knowledge of structured finance securitizations and credit risk modeling
- Build relationships with peers outside of your team and function and be called upon by senior staff to advise on complex issues using an analytical perspective
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and deploy user focused quantitative tools, scripts, and dashboards to support credit analysts, following specifications from SMEs
- Integrate models, data, and visualizations into reliable applications that support day to day analytical workflows
- Analyze and synthesize datasets to produce actionable inputs, reports, and validation ready outputs with particular focus on structured finance securitizations
- Produce clear development documentation, test cases, and specifications; collaborate closely with Model and Criteria Validation to address feedback
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for non routine problems, escalating complex or ambiguous matters to senior SMEs
- Identify and implement incremental improvements to existing tools and processes that align with business needs
- Coach and guide junior developers on technical tasks and best practices; support criteria projects by assisting with tool development, testing, and data gathering
- All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week
Basic Required Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience in quantitative modeling or software development supporting financial analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
- Hands on C++ experience is a core requirement for this position
- Proficiency in quantitative programming languages such as Python and R (experience with R Shiny preferred); solid SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases
- Experience delivering reliable scripts, tools, or dashboards into production like environments
- Working knowledge of structured finance securitizations and capital markets concepts; able to apply domain knowledge to support model inputs and analyst workflows
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain technical concepts to analysts and peers
- Proven ability to work in cross functional teams and follow direction from senior SMEs
- All candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process must attend at least one in person interview at the nearest S&P Global Ratings office before an offer can be extended
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or advanced quantitative certification
- Prior experience building interactive Shiny applications or similar dashboards
- Familiarity with cloud environments and deploying analytical tools into production
- Experience with structured finance modeling methodologies and securitization analysis
Compensation/Benefits Information
The anticipated base salary range for this position is USD 101,000 - 122,000, depending on location, experience, and skills. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.
Right to Work Requirements
All successful candidates must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. S&P Global will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
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.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.