About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The In-Business Controls team within the Ratings division is dedicated to ensuring operational excellence and robust risk management. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture where innovation and inclusivity are at the forefront of our operations. Our team values integrity transparency and a proactive risk & control support for the 1st Line ensuring that we consistently meet the highest standards of performance and compliance.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of In-Business Control Ratings Services this position is responsible for providing 1st Line Risk & Control support and capabilities for the Analytical teams across S&P Global Ratings with primary focus on the US Public Finance (USPF) includes the identification and remediation of risk & control issues implementation of control monitoring & testing delivery of insights to enable appropriate risk-based decision making and embedding controls into new processes and solutions to ensure quality and adherence to regulation and internal role will work closely with Analytic teams Compliance (2nd Line) Internal Audit (3rd Line) Rating Operations Editorial and other IBC colleagues to implement an effective 1st Line risk & control framework that ensures the production of quality ratings in a manner consistent with established policies procedures and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Ratings colleagues to ensure alignment between specific risk priorities and broader IBC Ratings and USPF priorities.
• Help to ensure that new (or changes to) processes and solutions are designed with necessary controls to ensure quality risk mitigation and adherence to policies and regulation.
• Help to deliver the necessary insight to Analytical personnel to enable effective risk-based decision making.
• Carry out risk-based periodic monitoring and testing of key controls; Utilize databases to develop and design monitoring and testing of controls.
• Contribute to projects that address regulatory needs (e.g. modifying processes to address changes in regulation regulatory exams remediation of findings etc.)
• Participate in and/or lead projects with emphasis on controls and process improvement.
• Advise and become involved with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal controls.
• Work with 2nd/3rd Line departments (e.g. Compliance Internal Control Internal Audit etc.) to optimize the partnership between the 3 Lines of Defense.
• Monitor exceptions to process and ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
• Analyze and resolve moderately complex situations as they relate to internal controls and quality assurance activities.
• Subject matter expertise of key SOPs of S&P Global Ratings.
• Support risk and regulatory projects across S&P Global Ratings as needed.
• Provide support in the development and resolution of Management Action Plans (MAPs) that address regulatory compliance and internal audit findings.
• Support and deliver training on policies procedures and controls as well as for any systems or tools related a specific control.
• Contribute to global risk and control initiatives.
• Demonstrate technical awareness and understanding of products tools and associated risks.
• Ratings Boards.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120000 to $175000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.

Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge of sound practices relating to effective internal controls or operational processes.
• Understanding of the credit ratings process
• Experience with or knowledge of the USPF practice is preferred but not required.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Working understanding of credit rating agencies debt markets and credit rating agencies regulatory agencies and regulatory frameworks around the globe (i.e. NRSRO).
• Comfort with following up with senior personnel on deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter who is eager to learn new concepts and process different elements of risk.
• Working understanding of internal control principles including what constitutes an effective control design.
• Knowledge of best practices in internal control testing approaches and documentation of results.
• Ability to analyze and provide a credible assessment of the effectiveness of the internal control structure within his or her assigned sphere.
• Working understanding of systems and reporting needed to effectively monitor control activities.
• Ability to identify potential internal control deficiencies and develop potential solutions where appropriate.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight and demonstrate problem solving decision making and consensus building skills.
• Operational expertise is strongly encouraged.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings our analyst-driven credit ratings research and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations including businesses governments and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.

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Benefits:

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Our benefits include:

• 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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