Methodologies Sector Head

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom S&P Global Full time

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 15
Corporates & Infrastructure Sector Head Methodologies

The Corporates and Infrastructure sector covers a diversified portfolio of criteria and models and has oversight for all methodologies (criteria and models) that are used in the production of corporate and infrastructure ratings globally. The primary objective of this role is the delivery of criteria projects, criteria artifacts, and model projects along with the delivery of innovative and continuous improvement. Partnership with the Regional Practice Leads and Chief Analytical Officers is key to the role and the role is jointly accountable for the delivery of the relevant Analytical Strategy for their sector. The role is a member of the Global Analytics and Methodologies Leadership Team and will report to the Head of the team, the team is located globally across EMEA, APAC, & Americas regions.

**Success in this role**:
Timely feedback on methodologies inquiries

Meeting agreed timelines for methodologies projects

Meeting or exceeding methodology project benchmarks

Simplification and standardisation of methodologies

Adopting the criteria mindset

Team/individual capability improvement

Improved transparency and readability of criteria

Adoption of improvements that lead to analytical value and impact.

**Responsibilities**:
Drive the strategy & execution of ratings methodology (criteria & models) development in this sector to meet goals and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Manages the quality of ratings methodologies for the corporate and infrastructure sector.

Connect their teams work to the overall analytical strategy.

Ensure their team is equipped to adapt to rapidly changing conditions.

Drive simplification & standardization where possible to support transparency, understanding, and operational delivery.

Shaping/spearheading the creation of new or adaptation of existing methodologies to tackle new and emerging risks.

Ability to operate in an evolving environment and lead through change.

Ability to lead and manage teams of experts across criteria and models.

Shared accountability of Corporates and Infrastructure analytical strategy with Regional Practice leads and Chief Analytical Officers.

Leadership capabilities

Influence and Partnership - ability to leverage experience and credibility to garner support and influence without the direct line of authority.

Data-driven decision-making - ability to identify, define and resolve strategic problems in a sustainable and efficient manner and make decisions supported by a robust process.

Strong execution and change leadership skills and a first-class communicator.

Excellent people management and team development (holds people accountable to high-performance standards)

Develops and fosters effective and productive internal and external relationships

Ability to manage effectively in a matrix and global environment

Ability to assess and manage risk

Expert in their specific sector globally

Quality of the Product

Oversees the development of new and revised criteria and models in the Corporate and Infrastructure sectors.

Has an understanding of the relevant key drivers in the markets of the relevant sectors and ability to engage and converse on key methodology trends with confidence.

Can provide analytical guidance and exercise judgment around key analytical issues in accordance with development and approval protocols.

Has an ability to operate in a leadership role but the ability to drill down as needed on key issues and work cross-group to achieve the best outcome.

Ability to be forward-looking, and proactive and manage trends in the relevant sectors to achieve timely and relevant criteria.

Collaborates with and advises other leads internally and externally to ensure the goals of projects are met.

Works with the Global Analytics and Methodologies Leadership team to ensure an aligned approach to quality, criteria, and/or models.

Ensure compliance to the methodology development and approval process with the set business procedures and S&P Global Ratings policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Ability to represent Methodologies and Ratings with external parties, such as regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.

Able to problem-solve and resolve issues effectively and productively with several stakeholders.

Coordinates with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient work processes/procedures.

Shares information, skills, knowledge, and expertise as appropriate and works in a collaborative manner.

Understanding of how the work of the squad impacts teams and departments within the analytical practice.

Communicate concisely and effectively to executive management, key leaders within the team and other stakeholders and partners within the business.

Communicates at a technical level with criteria and modeling experts.

Holds and applies depth and breadth of knowledge of S&P


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