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About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):09 The Team: Analytic Quality & Validation (AQV) is a control function of S&P Global Ratings that is responsible for assessing the ratings methodologies, models, and analyses used to assign credit ratings. The AQV team comprises both credit analysts as well as model specialists with experience in credit ratings and the capital markets more broadly. The position supports the AQV team which is global, multi-cultural, and works closely together in its evaluation of the quality of S&P Global Ratings' ratings methodologies, models, and analysis. The Review Analyst will participate in assigned risk-based activities and is expected to actively contribute to the team's overall validation activities, and so the position will specifically appeal to a diligent and analytically curious self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed. The Impact: Work in a dynamic environment in a team that has global, cross-sector responsibilities.Opportunity to work in a collegial culture with potential for professional development gaining exposure to varied asset classes and sectors.Team members typically specialize in either model validation or criteria validation/credit review but will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience across both disciplines. Responsibilities: Under the direction and guidance of assigned Management, the successful candidate will perform some or all of the following:Test and validate quantitative financial-based models and engines.Interact with relevant staff to gather model-related information and clarify model-related queries.Conduct validation and credit review activities using both qualitative credit skills and statistical/quantitative analyses in the evaluation of ratings performance.Test the soundness of the criteria assump