Managing Director, Analytical Manager

ResponsibilitiesLead Analytical Excellence for the Housing team by supporting forward‑looking analysis that provides relevant and timely information to investors to help them in their credit decisions, with a view to maintain best‑in‑class ratings performance.

Ensure that our communication to issuers, investors, and the media is clear, precise, and transparent in telling a credit story within the boundaries of our policies such as Conflicts of Interest.

Oversee the team's overall credit ratings process by maintaining close vigilance on analytics, publishing quality research, and managing resource allocation to optimize service delivery to the markets.

Ensure effective rating committees through chairing committees and reviewing published research.

Utilize input from Credit Conditions Committee (CCC) and AOCC in rating committees and published research on a consistent basis.

Ensure the quality and timeliness of the team's ratings according to set business procedures and in compliance with relevant analytical criteria and S&P Global Ratings policies and procedures.

Ensure alignment with other Local Government teams and collaboration with Government Sector leaders.

Foster strong relationships and a positive environment that supports a robust analytic atmosphere.

Lead a positive compliance culture within the team, including by leading by example.

Develop a culture of service excellence in the team by focusing members on sector expertise, constructive and predictable communication with issuers, analytical continuity, and flawless execution.

Develop analysts and increase employee engagement, focus on career development, and implement training in line with our talent strategy.

Promote a culture of innovation, digital and technological awareness, embracing the analytic mindset and focusing on emerging risks.

With Lead Analysts and Sector Leaders, undertake and coordinate market outreach initiatives with various market constituents (issuers, investors, intermediaries, and professional associations) in the context of our strategic objectives and policies.

Have a growth mindset.

Contribute to the success of a learning organization through continuous self‑development, teamwork, and contribution to organizational improvement by recruiting, developing, and retaining talent. Encourage mentoring and cross‑departmental exposure; manage self‑development and advancement using internal resources and external development opportunities.

Qualifications10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a related asset class.

Leadership experience with extensive demonstrated successes in analytical excellence and the ability to assert analytical independence and objectivity.

Relevant industry experience, deep understanding of, and excitement for, the government sector or proven ability to learn quickly and strong interest in governments, and very good knowledge of S&P ratings analytical methodologies.

Strong client and market knowledge and ability to contribute to the continued development of S&P Global Ratings.

Ability to attract, motivate and lead a team of analysts in a collaborative working style.

Leadership skills and change‑management aptitude – the capacity to challenge views, processes, and behaviors, especially in complex areas.

Ability to manage change and resistance in a complex fast‑moving environment.

Strong operational management, influence, and communication skills with a focus on strategy implementation and improvements to working practices and methods.

Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and multitask.

Bachelor degree holder in Business, Finance, Public Policy, Economics, or a related subject required.

Strong team player – the ability to think locally and work globally in a collaborative and multicultural work environment is critical.

Ability to think independently and critically and an eye for innovation opportunities.#J-18808-Ljbffr