Senior Data Scientist

S&P Global; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist at our New York office. The role involves leading end-to-end data pipelines for large-scale datasets, translating business needs into analytics, and presenting findings to senior leaders.

You will develop ML and Generative AI models to drive decision-making and mentor co-op students. Telecommuting is permitted within normal commuting distance of the New York office.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science or related quantitative field with 1 year of experience.
• Experience developing and applying statistical and machine learning models.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and modeling; SQL for querying relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data pipeline design for large-scale datasets, including ingestion and feature engineering.
• Translate business requirements into analytical frameworks and technical solutions.
• Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Design and apply advanced ML and Generative AI models to solve business problems and improve decisions.
• Mentor co-op data science students and guide teams on Generative AI adoption.

Skills

Statistical ML

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

NLP/Generative AI

Data Visualization

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science

Job description

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

Company Name: Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist

Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Telecommuting permitted within normal commuting distance of New York, NY office)

Job Duties

Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC seeks a Senior Data Scientist who will lead end-to-end data pipeline design for large-scale and complex datasets, including data ingestion, feature engineering, and optimization. Independently translate business requirements into analytical frameworks and technical solutions. Present analytical findings, proposed solutions, and strategic recommendations directly to senior stakeholders and business leaders. Design, develop, and apply advanced machine learning and Generative AI models to solve business problems and improve decision-making. Serve as a subject-matter resource by advising internal teams on the effective use of Generative AI tools and responding to technical inquiries. Mentor co-op data science students, review their analytical work, and provide technical guidance and feedback.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field plus one (1) year of experience in data science or a related occupation. One (1) year of experience must include: Developing and applying statistical and machine learning models; Programming in Python for data analysis and modeling; Utilizing SQL to query and manipulate relational databases; Working with large, complex datasets; Building data pipelines or analytical workflows; Developing and applying natural language processing or Generative AI models; Creating data visualizations or analytical outputs using visualization tools or libraries.

Salary

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $157,068 to $170,400. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses & certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC is part of S&P Global and this role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please see: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us.

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 world’s 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 world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

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: 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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