S&P Global

Director, Methodologies – Criteria Subject Matter Expert

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Singapore • 🇸🇬 Singapore

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Systematically assess whether criteria remain fit for purpose by reviewing reports on ratings performance, calibration, timeliness of risks addressed, timeliness of data, emerging factors or market trends.
  • Take an enterprise perspective by connecting criteria development to broader strategic goals and monitoring external trends to inform models and updates.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to propose updates to criteria, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and stakeholder expectations.
  • Propose updates to criteria as necessary, either via nonmaterial or material changes.
  • Incorporate diverse perspectives from across functions and geographies to drive consensus and strategic alignment.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal analytical stakeholders: Sector Leads, Analytical Managers, AOCC's, and relevant MSME's.
  • Leverage your network at senior leadership levels to ensure buy-in and quality standards are met.
  • Engage key stakeholders across different groups globally to ensure successful execution.
  • Collaborate beyond your immediate area to unlock issues and agree on solutions, fostering a culture of trust and inclusivity.
  • Assist practices with the application of criteria, constantly assess understanding levels, and provide or co-lead targeted criteria training as necessary.
  • Address practice questions and stay on top of external criteria comments.
  • Act as an escalation point and coach others on complex matters, empowering team members to maximize their performance.
  • Identify and participate in thought leadership publications, including for sectors where we have no ratings outstanding.
  • Stay on top of trends, risks and developments, including emerging risks and themes, climate, defi, cyber, supply chain, and AI.
  • Use in-depth professional knowledge to monitor external trends and develop innovative, data-driven solutions with a long-term perspective.
  • Proactively drive the efficient execution of assigned projects, establish project plans and timelines, including planning and estimating resources necessary for completion.
  • Calibrate criteria to support consistency of ratings and credit stability.
  • Ensure model architecture and operational implications are carefully thought through and coordinated, to allow the business to conduct high quality analytics in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Plan and manage competing priorities and resources, adapting as required to deliver on strategic initiatives.
  • Conduct executive level presentations, including to the Criteria & Model Governance Committee and the Board of Managers.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including interviews with examiners, where applicable.
  • Adapt communication style to different audiences, ensuring complex information is conveyed clearly and persuasively.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in financial services
  • Expertise in Corporate, Infrastructure and Project Finance Criteria and Models is highly preferred.
  • Very strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across diverse stakeholder groups at all levels, including senior analytical leaders.
  • Capability to understand market needs and to balance analytical excellence with feasibility of implementation and application
  • Outstanding project and organization management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Problem solving and logical thinking
  • Exceptional skills in presenting complex ideas to executive-level audiences, including the Criteria & Model Governance Committee and the Board of Managers.
  • Willing to challenge the status quo and think creatively – the capacity to challenge views, processes, and behaviors, especially in complex areas
  • Demonstrated ability to connect operational activities to the wider vision, monitor external trends, and leverage networks for strategic alignment.
  • Experience in collaborating across functions and geographies, coaching others, and driving consensus to achieve sustainable, innovative solutions.
  • Strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication skills, with a focus on building trust and fostering inclusivity.
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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial servicesCorporate Finance CriteriaInfrastructure Finance CriteriaProject Finance Criteriadata-driven solutionsproject managementanalytical excellencemodel architecturerisk assessmentcriteria training
Soft skills
relationship-buildingcollaborationinfluenceproblem solvinglogical thinkingpresentation skillscreativityemotional intelligenceadaptabilitycommunication