Model Developer, Associate Director – Structured Finance
S&P Global
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $146,000 - $181,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
OraclePythonSQL
About the role
- Design and build nimble, user-friendly quantitative solutions and tools that will be used by credit analysts globally in credit rating analyses and research publications
- Collaborate with senior members of Methodologies and Ratings Technology to ensure that our models and tools are reliable, operational, performant, and meet business requirements
- Develop applications and dashboards that utilize models, tools, and data for use across the organization
- Analyze and synthesize large datasets to derive analytic value and insights for credit rating analyses and research publications
- Proactively identify areas for new, creative solutions and continuous improvement while demonstrating strategic thinking aligned with business objectives
- Serve as a technical expert to the team in solving complex, non-routine problems and tasks while coaching junior team members
- Foster collaborative relationships with analysts, model developers, and subject matter experts to ensure that data analyses and tools effectively inform analytical decisions
- Partner strategically with senior model and criteria SMEs within the group to influence cross-functional initiatives
- Ensure quality standards through close collaboration with the Model and Criteria Validation group
- Produce comprehensive specifications and development documentation to ensure consistent and thorough documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
- Lead and contribute to criteria projects including developing tools, testing of new concepts, data gathering, writing, and preparation of materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or a related field
- 5-7+ years work experience in quantitative modeling, preferably in structured finance or securitizations
- Deep knowledge of capital markets with specialized expertise in Structured Finance securitizations and credit risk modeling
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages: R/R Shiny (required), Python, and C++
- Strong foundation in database modeling/design and applications, including SQL and experience with databases such as Oracle, Sybase, or similar platforms
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex quantitative concepts across diverse audiences internally and externally while building consensus across competing priorities
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to the needs of a diverse, global team.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
quantitative modelingRR ShinyPythonC++SQLdatabase modelingdata analysisdata visualizationcredit risk modeling
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcoachingrelationship buildingadaptabilityconsensus buildinganalytical thinkingcreativity