Analytic Quality & Validation (AQV) Analyst

S&P Global • Englewood, CO

2d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09 The Team Analytic Quality & Validation (AQV) is a global control function within Ratings that evaluates the quality and consistency of S&P Global Ratings’ credit analysis, criteria, and models. The team is collaborative, data-driven, and focused on building tools and processes that improve transparency and repeatability across our ratings platform. The role of the AQV Analyst is to support the analytical activities of AQV. The position supports the development of tools and analyses that enhance AQV’s ability to evaluate the quality of S&P’s ratings analysis and assists in the research of the quality of our criteria, models, and their application to assign ratings. In particular, the Analyst will participate in risk-based activities, as assigned, and is expected to be an active contributor to the team’s data sourcing, table design, tool development and maintenance of its a nalytic p latforms and visualizations.  The Analyst will also support different aspects of AQV’s operations, including in the development of tools that simplify or automate our processes. The role is within a multi-cultural, global team that works closely together, and requires excellent multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to independently analyze and solve problems in a timely and insightful manner. It will suit a diligent and analytically curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed. What you stand to Gain Hands-on experience building analytics and automation tools used across a global ratings organization. Exposure to senior analytical leaders and cross functional stakeholders, with opportunities to influence how criteria and model s quality , and ratings performance are evaluated. Professional development in data engineering, visualization, and risk analytics within a market leading ratings franchise. The Impact and Responsibilities: Impact: This role helps ensure the integrity and consistency of S&P Global Ratings’ analytical output by developing data pipelines, tools, and visualizations that support risk based reviews and ongoing validation activities. The Analyst’s work improves the efficiency of AQV processes and informs senior leaders on rating performance and model application.

Requirements

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 1–3 years+ years of extensive experience in financial services, data analysis, or a related field.
• BA or BS in business, finance, data science, computer science, engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree desirable.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL is ; Spark and PySpark desired.
• Experience with data engineering concepts, data warehousing, and data mapping , and familiarity with Power BI (or similar visualization tools ) .
• Demonstrated ability to organize and clean large datasets, automate routine processes, and build reproducible analyses.
• Strong orientation towards problem-solving and logic, with great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to tr anslate business logic to code and present technical findings to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast paced, global team environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to c redit risk analysis, financial statement analysis, or ratings methodology, r isk analysis, financial statement analysis, or ratings methodology
• Familiarity with automation techniques and workflow orchestration tools.
• Experience working with c ross functional or global teams.

Responsibilities

• Source, organize, and analyze structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources to identify credit trends and sector risks.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and visualizations (Python, SQL, Power BI) to support AQV’s reviews and reporting.
• Contribute to data engineering and data organization efforts, including data mapping, warehousing, and automation to improve data quality and operational efficiency.
• Support evaluation of credit analyses for consistency with S&P rating methodology, including preparation of rating performance metrics and ad hoc research.
• Coordinate with global offices to ensure analyses and reports are consistent and accessible by stakeholders.
• Document processes, maintain analytic platforms, and assist in planning and executing risk based validation activities.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level