McGraw-Hill Jobshttp://mcgraw-hill.jobs2012-05-24 10:23:35.174592USANew YorkTitle: Associate - Utilities & Infrastructure Ratings Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com. The Utilities and Infrastructure unit of Standard & Poor's Corporate & Government Ratings division is focused on assigning new ratings and providing surveillance for investor-owned utilities, energy transportation and storage entities, project-financed entities, and public/private infrastructure partnerships that issue public and/or private debt. This unit is actively recruiting an Associate to analyze and evaluate the credit quality of investor-owned utilities. You will be responsible for preparing internal credit reports for rating committees. This will include business risk evaluation and cash flow and financial statement analysis, as well as review of proposed financial structures and credit documentation. This role also entails meeting with debt issuers, investors, intermediaries and the media. Additional responsibilities include preparing for publication full credit reports, interim reviews, and industry commentary on ratings and industry trends. • MBA or similar advanced degree required • Credit analysis experience • Proficiency in financial statement analysis and financial modeling • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • The ability to influence constituencies • The ability to work well in teams • Customer service orientation • A strong desire to publish research and analysis • Strong problem solving skills • The ability to organize, meet deadlines and to multitask Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-24 03:46:33United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24732NYNew York, NY28910073http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28910073/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Director, S&P Data Strategy & Operations Location: US-NY-New York The purpose of this role is to lead a team of managers and staff, plan,prioritize and execute on projects and data processes, and interface with a variety of internal stakeholders and providers in order to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of data and related quality controls to support Standard & Poor's ratings and commercial businesses. The person selected for this role will manage staff in New York and London with possible expansion teams in other locations. The geographic coverage of transactions includes North America, Europe, Middle East and Australia and possible expansion of coverage to include Asia, Africa and South America. Responsibilities Include: * Manage multiple data operation teams to support S&P ratings and commercial businesses. Lead a team of onshore and offshore managers and financial analysts in a high-achieving , mission-driven atmosphere that is conducive to learning continuously and performing efficiently in order to produce high qualifty data as measured by the Data Quality program. * Work with executives and managers in S&P ratings and commercial business units to understand their business targets, requests, priorities and requirements, and work with them to deliver strategic data collection framework that will enable them to meet their business goals in an efficient and cost effective manner. * Partner with other shared services teams (IT, Project Management, Product Managment, Analytical groups), and be able to lead cross-functional teams to execute on Project deliverables and milestones. Present the pillars of Data Strategy & Operations and provide data requirements, which includes extensive involvement int he design and testing of systems and capabilities required to manage data in a scalable manner. * Work with the Customer Support function of S&P to ensure Data Oeprations responds to Customer Queries, and troubleshoot as needed when there are issues. In addition, making Data Operations staff available to engage SMEs in pre-sales support activities. * Perform management related tasks such as communication to the leadership and the organization on the success, challenges and breakthroughs of the data operations teams, the staff's performance management, staff meetings, monitoring and recruiting. * Ensure teams deliver productivity improvements by effectively organizing teams using new technologies and using appropriate location strategies. * Represent S&P to external parties and speak at industry conferences. The selected individual will possess the leadership qualities necessary to manage process and people. In addition: * BA/BS in Business Management, Finance or related field * 6 years in financial data management experience * Detailed knowledge (5 years) in data domains such as Structured Finance, Corporate & Governments * Experience leading a team of individuals in day to day operations as well as projects that have business impact * Experience understanding and resolving issues in cross functional teams and with executives and managers at all levels in the organization * Detailed and Quality focused * Ability to work with global and multi cultural teams * Strong communication and mentoring skills * Good operational skills and a strategic understanding of business and product requirements. Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company Come work for McGraw-Hill/Standard & Poor's, the world's premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With more than 10,000 employees and offices in nearly two dozen countries, S&P offers you the opportunity to make an impact in nearly every segment of the global financial community, creating the tools, analysis and research needed for investors to make informed investment decisions. Standard & Poor's is a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-23 03:42:30United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24929NYNew York, NY28886018http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28886018/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Database Engineer Location: US-NY-New York Capital IQ is a leading provider of data and analytics for global financial professionals. We founded our business in 1999, and now work with over 4,200 client firms, including many of the world's most successful investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Our mission is to change the way global professionals gather and analyze information, so they can work faster, better, and smarter. We help our clients identify investment opportunities, draw unique insights and increase returns by providing them with deep information on companies, markets, and people along with powerful applications for desktop research and analysis. Job Specifics: As a member of the Capital IQ Product Development team, you will work with intelligent and ambitious engineers recruited from top universities and industries. Our Database Developers are involved in the full product life cycle, from design through release. You will not only be expected to write high-quality code, but also work with a dedicated team of QA Analysts, Business Analysts, and Software Engineers within a fast-based and energetic environment. You will be responsible for creating data models, coding ETL and data calculation processes, and doing performance analysis and tuning. Database Developers also support Capital IQ’s multi-terabyte back-end systems to ensure high availability and scalability. We are currently seeking Database Developers for our offices in New York City, Boston, and Chicago who enjoy working with new and emerging technologies and also want to have a direct impact on the global finance industry. Core Requirements:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> · A minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science or another engineering discipline · Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies · Capacity to work within complex systems and large data sets · Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies: o Object Oriented languages o Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, Powershell) o Database systems (SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Vertica, Solr) o Process and automation design o Data modeling o Big Data Analytics (Hadoop, NoSQL, Cloud Computing) Capital IQ is an equal opportunity employer. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-18 03:54:12United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24584NYNew York, NY28784296http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28784296/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Software Engineer Location: US-NY-New York Capital IQ is a leading provider of data and analytics for global financial professionals. We founded our business in 1999, and now work with over 4,200 client firms, including many of the world's most successful investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Our mission is to change the way global professionals gather and analyze information, so they can work faster, better, and smarter. We help our clients identify investment opportunities, draw unique insights and increase returns by providing them with deep information on companies, markets, and people along with powerful applications for desktop research and analysis. Job Specifics: As a member of the Capital IQ Product Development team, you will work with a group of intelligent and ambitious engineers recruited from top universities and industries. Our Software Engineers are involved in the full product life cycle, from design through release. You will be expected to participate in the design review process, write high-quality code, and work with a dedicated team of QA Analysts, Business Analysts, and Database Developers. You will be responsible for creating technical designs, coding high-performing client and server application software, and ensuring quality through a robust testing process. Software Engineers at Capital IQ work with the latest technologies and are rewarded for innovation and delivery. We are currently seeking Software Engineers for our offices in New York City, Boston, and Chicago who enjoy working with new and emerging technologies and also want to have a direct impact on the global finance industry. Core Requirements:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> · A minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science or other applicable degree · Experience in object-oriented programming · Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies · Capacity to work within complex systems and large data sets · Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies: o C / VB.NET / ASP.NET o JavaScript / AJAX / jQuery o SQL Server / Vertica / Solr / Hadoop o Web Services / Cloud Computing o MS Office automation / add-in development The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-16 06:00:29United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24207NYNew York, NY28727249http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28727249/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Associate Director - RMBS Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com. Standard & Poor’s Credit Market Services is at the vortex of financial innovation. Structured Finance Ratings reach across the globe to all securitized and credit derivative markets. The Structured Finance Department includes: Asset-Backed Securities, Letter of Credit, Synthetic Securities, Residential Mortgages, Real Estate Finance, Surveillance, Collateralized Debt Obligations and Derivative Ratings. Responsibilities: An Associate Director rating Residential Mortgage Assets under the guidance of Analytical Managers performs the following functions: • To analyze pertinent information and data necessary for rating determination of transactions on more complicated asset types and structures. • To recommend ratings to the committee, prepare material for publication rating and communicate effectively Standard & Poor’s methodology and procedures to clients. • Responsible for meeting with issuers and investors. • The Associate Director should possess the knowledge and ability to develop and recommend criteria for new issues consistent with existing Standard & Poor’s criteria. • The Associate Director will write criteria pieces and deal summaries and publish articles.• MBA, CFA or JD is required • A Minimum of 7 Years of experience in Structured Finance • The ability to work with Excel and Word and with Financial Data • Excellent Verbal & Written Communications Skills • The ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment • The ability to analyze original, non-routine analytical/business problems in a timely and insightful manner. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-16 05:59:25United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24171NYNew York, NY28727234http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28727234/jobUSANew YorkTitle: ASSOCIATE, PUBLIC FINANCE RATINGS Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With more than 10,000 employees and offices in nearly two-dozen countries, S&P is valued by investors and financial decision-makers everywhere for its analytical independence, market expertise and thought leadership. For 150 years Standard & Poor's has been an integral part of the global economic infrastructure. Its operations provide essential information to nearly every segment of the global financial community, creating the tools, analysis and research needed to make informed investment decisions. For more information, please visit www.standardandpoors.com andwww.understandingratings.com Standard & Poor's Public Finance is currently seekig an Associate for the the Municipal Enterprise Group. The Associate will be involved in the ratings for a variety of not-for-profit organizations (municipal enterprises) including colleges and universities, charter schools, and not-for-profit health care providers. The work location for this position is New York City. Accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Analyzing financial and operating statements, demand data, and strategic plans • Reviewing transaction structures (including letters of credit) and legal documents • Meeting with and managing relationships with senior executives of municipal enterprises • Preparing credit analyses for rating committees • Monitoring and responding to credit developments on a real-time basis • Responding to inquiries from investors and media contacts • Publishing topical commentaries and updating credit reports • Speaking at industry conferences Qualification include but are not limited to the following: • Master in business, public policy, or public administration • Permanent work authorization for the United States is required • Proficiency in financial statement analysis • Strong quantitative skills • A well-developed business acumen • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • The ability and desire to publish analyses under deadline pressure • Ability to negotiate effectively and to work well in a team setting • Ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment • Intellectual curiosity • Ability and desire to respond to market changes in a timely manner • Permanent work authorization for the United States is required Intellectual curiosity The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-11 05:02:17United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24695NYNew York, NY28628079http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28628079/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Associate, Custom Solutions Group Location: US-NY-New York Essential Accountability Client Adoption * Be an expert for a specific product specialty with the specific mission of understanding and showing how the product capability solves market problems. * Meet with users to understand needs and conduct training. * Create models, perform product configuration and integration as part of onboarding new clients and winning new business. * Create models or provide other custom work as requested by existing clients. * Provide outstanding customer interaction and service on all engagements. Sales & Client Development * Work with clients and prospects in conjunction with sales teams on qualified opportunities to highlight our capabilities and close business. * Provide research and analysis as part of input to RFPs. Thought Leadership * Design and develop Excel based models that enhance and ease our client’s workflows * Provide insight into best practices for industry participants and how S&P Capital IQ solutions can be leveraged for best practices. * At least 1-3 years in investment management industry in an analytical capacity. * Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent, preferred * Participation in the CFA program highly desirable. * Close familiarity with financial and accounting principles * Close familiarity with valuation methods, such as discounted cash flow, comparable company, precedent comparable transaction and sum of the part analysis * Close familiarity with risk analysis and related methodologies (i.e. Monte Carlo simulations) About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-08 04:36:54United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24638NYNew York, NY28499938http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28499938/jobUSANew YorkTitle: ENGR-SOFTWARE Location: US-NY-New York Capital IQ is a leading provider of data and analytics for global financial professionals. We founded our business in 1999, and now work with over 4,200 client firms, including many of the world's most successful investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Our mission is to change the way global professionals gather and analyze information, so they can work faster, better, and smarter. We help our clients identify investment opportunities, draw unique insights and increase returns by providing them with deep information on companies, markets, and people along with powerful applications for desktop research and analysis. Job Specifics: As a member of the Capital IQ Product Development team, you will work with a group of intelligent and ambitious engineers recruited from top universities and industries. Our Software Engineers are involved in the full product life cycle, from design through release. You will be expected to participate in the design review process, write high-quality code, and work with a dedicated team of QA Analysts, Business Analysts, and Database Developers. You will be responsible for creating technical designs, coding high-performing client and server application software, and ensuring quality through a robust testing process. Software Engineers at Capital IQ work with the latest technologies and are rewarded for innovation and delivery. We are currently seeking Software Engineers for our offices in New York City, Boston, and Chicago who enjoy working with new and emerging technologies and also want to have a direct impact on the global finance industry. * B.S. in Computer Science or another engineering discipline (advanced degrees are a plus) * 2 years of experience as a software engineer, application developer, or related role * Advanced object-oriented programming skills * Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies * Capacity to work within complex systems and large data sets * Proficiency with one or more of the following technologies: * C# / VB.NET / ASP.NET / Java / PHP / C * SQL Server / MySQL / Oracle / Vertica / Solr / Lucene / Hadoop * Design patterns and efficient algorithm design * Multi-threading and task programming library * WCF/Distributed Computing * Professional, detail-oriented, and energetic personality, with the ability to work well in an agile team environment * Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and run technical design sessions independently * Ability to profile and tune .NET solutions * Understand code re-use and enforce code quality standards About the Company S&P Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 4,200 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and custom data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site atwww.capitaliq.com. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-08 04:35:22United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24662NYNew York, NY28499927http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28499927/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Director, Products & Solutions Location: US-NY-New York Product Strategy • Discover problems in the market by interviewing customers, recent evaluators, and untapped, potential customers. Validate urgent problems to show their pervasiveness in the market. • Conduct & Review win/loss analysis • Seek new market opportunities by leveraging the company’s distinctive competence • Define and size market segments • Determine the optimum distribution strategy • Provide oversight of strategy, technical, and marketing aspects of assigned products • Analyze product profitability and sales success • Create and maintain the business plan including pricing • Position the product for all markets and all buyer types • Document the typical users of the product and the buying process • Approve final marketing and go-to-market plans Product Roadmap & Requirements • Develop product roadmaps based on articulated vision and analysis. • Develop requirements. • Maintain and prioritize a product backlog. Workflow Analysis • Define user personas for individual products • Define user workflows & use case scenarios • Innovation & New Product Development • Monitor and incorporate industry innovations • Conceive and develop innovations that advance the ability of the product to meet user needs • Go to Market • Define buyer personas and determine market messages • Create the marketing plan including methods for customer acquisition as well as customer retention • Measure effectiveness of product marketing programs • Maintain product launch plans • 7-9 years industry experience • Advanced degree preferred. • Technical background and experience preferred. • Business knowledge and understanding of equity & fixed income markets, solid knowledge of capital markets, and broad understanding of financial services industry • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to lead and direct small teams in accomplishing project / initiative-based work. • Solid background in and understanding of technology, including financial platforms About the Company Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 4,200 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and custom data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site at www.capitaliq.com. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-05 04:14:43United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24198NYNew York, NY28462881http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28462881/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Product Analyst Location: US-NY-New York The purpose of Product Analyst role is to work as part of the RatingsDirect (RD) team to support the market development and product teams on tasks that are critical to the development life cycle of all supported products. The position will work closely with management, global sales & support team, IT and product managers to: * Support commercial strategy development activities by analyzing client segments, competitors and market opportunities * Facilitate and support product go-to-market plans and activities to ensure quality product delivery to our clients * Support client feedback process by planning, executing and analyzing client interview, survey data or 3rdparty research. Accountability Product Management (Operational): * Assist product /segment managers to prioritize next set of enhancements, defects to ensure continuity of products and service to clients * Document customer interactions, log enhancement requests feedback priorities * Support sales and client services regarding product features and functionality to highlight key benefits for clients and answer inquiries. * Provide input during the product specification phase and throughout the development process to ensure client needs are being represented * Actively participate in testing newly developed functionality and ensure they accurately respond to client expectations * Visit or communicate directly with clients in order to establish strong working relationships; answer all client and trial account queries in a timely fashion * Liaise with the Data, Analytics, IT and Product and Business teams to provide most accurate and timely responses to inquiries * Support product release or launch as needed on an ongoing basis Product Development, Market Development and Adoption (Strategic): * Assist product manager with workflow analysis, product roadmaps requirements and competitive analysis * Assist product manager with go to market and outreach activities, client adoption, sales training & support * Assist management team with defining product strategy and providing competitive intelligence * Support the analysis of market segment opportunities, communicate priorities to the sales team, identify potential leads and add to Salesforce.com * Assist the sales team with prospect meetings and technical demonstrations * Organize and present new functionalities at market events and webinars held periodically throughout the year User research and analysis (Analytic Duties): * Research and analyze user needs and actual usage of S&P Capital IQ products to help assess potential opportunity for new initiatives and features * Conduct analysis to support market and product development teams; analyze client base (monthly win/ loss), collate/ prioritize feedback and identify potential new content/ functionality * Execute market surveys, collate and present results to Product Management and Market Development * Ongoing competitive research, news and summaries * Quarterly and annual financial and performance summary reports analysis and follow-on planning * Bachelor's degree * 2-5 years experience including financial services; fixed income experience viewed favorably * Strong analytical skills and mind-set; comfortable with large sets of data and understanding complex data systems * Demonstrated project management skills across multiple projects with follow-though to drive projects to completion * Ability to interact with clients in a confident manner; customer satisfaction focused * Strong technology skills including advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills; understanding of web application development life cycle; knowledge of usability experience / design a plus * Ability to exercise excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills appropriate for targeted audience such as clients, senior management, business partners * Self-motivated, self-directed problem solver with a desire to take ownership of their work * Strong ability to learn quickly on the job with direction and support from manager * High degree of tolerance for uncertainty with changes in financial market trends and product pipeline About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-04 04:25:53United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24260NYNew York, NY28426869http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28426869/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Research Assistant, Insurance Ratings Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit htt://www.sandp.com Standard & Poor’s ratings serve as a useful tool for investors and market participants to gauge credit risk and have helped companies and governments access capital. Standard & Poor’s provides ratings for entities that offer different types of insurance products and services including life insurance, property and casualty insurance, annuities, health insurance, reinsurance, title insurance, mortgage and bond insurance. Standard & Poor’s offers the following types of ratings services for insurance-related entities: Insurance Financial Strength Ratings – useful for buyers of insurance, risk managers and employee benefit administrators, this type of rating provides details on an insurance organization’s ability to pay its policies and contracts. Insurance brokers and agents may also use these ratings to meet due diligence and disclosure requirements. Insurance Financial Enhancement Ratings – provides investors with an assessment of an insurer’s willingness to pay financial guarantees on a timely basis. The North America Insurance Ratings Life/Heath Insurance team is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for the NYC office, located at 55 Water Street. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Maintain company-specific financial models • Assist primary analysts in preparation for meetings with company management • Attend meetings with company management • Produce rating committee presentations • Assist primary analyst in publishing credit research reports and rating actions • Support quarterly surveillance process • Perform ad hoc industry and company specific analyses Qualifications include but are not limited to the following: - Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required - Basic knowledge of accounting and finance concepts(GAP and Statutory) - College Degree or CFA required - Intellectual curiosity - Attention to detail - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Comfortable working in a matrix environment and multi-tasking - Positive attitude and drive to see projects through to completion - Permanent Work Authorization for the United States * This is a Guild represented position The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please visit the FAQs on our Career Site found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-04 04:25:31United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24498NYNew York, NY28426866http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28426866/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Associate Location: US-NY-New York The purpose of the Associate role is to perform data analysis of client loan portfolios for the Performance Optimization Program, including producing market-based pricing benchmarks. In addition, the position entails supporting the Program’s execution tools, primarily the Pricing Guidelines and Management Reporting. Essential Accountability: * Data mining and validation of client loan portfolios. This includes implementing the business rules established for each client to map the client’s data to S&P’s standard format, performing calculations on the data, and identifying data anomalies. * Perform empirical analysis on the data to derive bank and market pricing grids. Identify inconsistencies in the grids as per the established audit rules. Apply the standard business rules for interpolating and extrapolating the grids where needed. * Run the standard monthly processes to produce client deliverables, including the Renewal Reports and Management Reports. Test and validate the output. * Assist with one-off data and analytical requests, on an as-needed basis. * Bachelor’s degree required; degree in finance and/or coursework in statistics is a plus. * Two to three years’ experience in data analytics. * Knowledge of financial markets is required; experience with commercial loans is a plus.. * Strong data mining skills – capable of aiding in the design and execution of financial models and analytics in order to mine customer loan portfolio data for trends and technicals. * Proficiency in Access and Excel. * Strong analytical skills, including ability to mine data in order to draw meaningful conclusions * Good verbal and written communication – important for supporting team and interfacing with clients. About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-05-02 04:41:45United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24556NYNew York, NY28324740http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28324740/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Data Manager, Data Quality Location: US-NY-New York In this position within the Data Quality team, you will be an instrumental participant in the planning and execution of projects and data processes. You will need to interface with a variety of internal stakeholders and providers in order to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of data to both internal and external clients. Related quality controls will also need to be implemented to support the Enterprise Solutions business growth plan. Responsibilities: * Participate in the definition of requirements for data quality with Business Analysts, Project Managers and implement key performance indicators to monitor compliance against agreed to requirements. * Develop and run ad hoc data queries from multiple databases using SQL to identify and correct data inconsistencies. This function also includes working closely with Product Managers to identify possible issues with products. * Undertake ownership of ongoing business as usual data quality metrics and audits as required. * Perform root cause analysis on smaller self-contained data analysis tasks that may be related to assigned data processes. * Work closely with the offshore data quality team to build out new metrics based on requirements. The selected individual must have excellent communication, training and documentation skills to enable formalizing of Data Quality checks process and communicating to all stakeholders and other team members. * Participate in the delivery of data analysis to meet the needs of various Business Units, includes responsibility for timely delivery of tasks and deliverables within projects. * Liaise with business teams on a global scale to gather new requirements for projects requiring DQ’s involvement. Required: * Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters Degree preferred. * 5 years’ experience in financial service data product management or business analyst role with a strong understanding of data bases. * Ability to prioritize workload and work under strict deadline, time frames and pressure. * Proficiency in Excel, SQL, VBA and Toad. Informatica experience a plus. * Strong internal client focus with the ability to build and maintain relationship. * Ability to work independently but well in a team environment. * Good written, oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate with members of the Enterprise Management Team, Product Content Managers, Project Managers and offshore Data Quality team. * Excellent organization skills with the ability to coordinate the actions of multiple parties and provide frequent follow-up. * Proficiency in working with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. About the Company S&P Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 4,200 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and custom data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site athttp://www.capitaliq.com/. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, Capital IQ, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-28 04:01:24United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24411NYNew York, NY28257338http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28257338/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Business Analyst - Mobile Location: US-NY-New York Our Business Analysts are involved in the full product life cycle, from design through release, and work closely with the Technology and Product Strategy teams during the conceptual and development stages of each project. As a Business Analyst, you will take ownership of specific functionality and content areas within the Capital IQ platform. You will write detailed design documents that include new feature specifications, workflow designs, and wireframes/graphical layouts. Business Analysts also perform quality assurance tasks to ensure stability, usability, and consistency of the platform. You'll perform competitive research and analysis, analyze usage statistics, and conduct user interviews to identify specific areas of improvement. You will have opportunities to present your designs to internal teams and Capital IQ clients. The environment at Capital IQ is fast-paced, fun, and innovative. We see tremendous opportunity for growth. Come work with smart, results-oriented thinkers and thrive in an open, dynamic, and challenging environment! Qualifications: * A minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science, Finance or other applicable disciplines * 2-4 years of business analyst experience * Ability to translate high level business requirements into engaging, attractive, and usable designs * Well versed in iOS or Android interface elements, interaction patterns, and UX best practices * Understanding of web and mobile technologies. * Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience with other prototyping tools or methods a plus. * Strong visual design and layout skills * Understanding of financial services industry is preferred but not required * Solid presentation skills and a creative mind that strives for innovation * Ability to transfer ideas to paper and write concise technical designs * Ability to perform on a team in a highly collaborative environment About the Company S&P Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 4,200 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and custom data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site athttp://www.capitaliq.com/. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, Capital IQ, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-21 05:41:20United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23784NYNew York, NY28055375http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28055375/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Director- Servicer Evaluations Location: US-NY-New York Director – Servicer Evaluations Standard & Poor's, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com. The Servicer Evaluation Group at S&P Ratings Services assesses the operational capabilities of and assigns rankings to servicers handling residential mortgage, commercial mortgage, and asset-backed portfolios for securitized transactions and other investor types. We are presently seeking a Director to perform reviews of servicer operations and participate as a senior member of servicer ranking committees. A Director participates in criteria discussions and identifies and updates ranking methodology and criteria standards. A Director will write and publish servicer reports, industry commentaries, and speak at industry conferences and events. A Director typically acts as a ranking committee chair and maintains the integrity of the ranking process. Directors are the analytical liaison for the servicer client: assessing, answering and resolving client’s questions that do not involve fee discussions, negotiations, or arrangements. Main Responsibilities: • Act as lead analyst responsible for on-site reviews of the servicers operation (that do not involve fee discussions, negotiations, or arrangements), • Prepare and present committee materials to a ranking committee and publish reports related to the review. • Analyze complex situations/data/information utilizing appropriate methodology, criteria factors, and standards. • Participate in determining department strategy and priorities. • Develop effective relationships with servicers, intermediaries, and investors. • Train others within group on analytical matters and help them resolve difficult day-to-day situations. • May also assist with special projects, provide further support and assist with the development of junior level team members, and periodically participate as a speaker at Standard & Poor’s-sponsored or other industry conferences. • Possess an MBA with 7-10 years recent experience in the residential mortgage servicing industry. Asset-backed servicing industry experience a plus. • Have a strong understanding of servicing methodologies and business environment including implications for S&P’s products and services. • Monitor relevant market trends and remain knowledgeable and well informed on servicer industry and recent residential servicing market developments. • Have a thorough knowledge of core servicing functions and solid understanding of prudent servicing practices and procedures. • Have solid knowledge of servicing requirements within securitized transactions. • Have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to undertake rigorous reviews of servicers and be proficient at writing related reports. • Identify, hire, develop, motivate and retain analytical talent. • Work effectively in a team-oriented, global, and multi-cultural environment. • Offer constructive solutions to difficult or unusual situations. • Willing to travel frequently (50-75%) Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-20 04:45:57United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24407NYNew York, NY28027291http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28027291/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Director, ABS Surveillance Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's Structured Finance ratings express forward-looking opinions about the credit worthiness of issuers and obligations. Our credit rating analysts specialize in evaluating, among other things, the credit quality, likelihood of default, and potential risks in securitizations. Asset-Backed Securities (ABS ratings) cover a broad range of asset types, including revolving consumer assets (credit cards); synthetic securities; operating assets; future flows; auto loans and leases; manufactured housing; and student loans. The ABS Surveillance team is seeking a Director. The Director is expected to analyze a high volume of complex credits for a variety of asset classes within the consumer and commercial space. The candidate should have the ability to perform credit analysis, exception identification and resolution, read and interpret transaction documents, cash flow modeling, etc. The director will be instrumental in criteria development and ensure that current criteria, as well as all guidelines, policies and procedures are adhered to. Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following: • Analyze a high volume of complex credits for a variety of asset classes within the consumer and commercial space; • Lead criteria development and ensure that current criteria, as well as all guidelines, policies and procedures are adhered to; • Develop effective relationships with issuers, intermediaries and investors. • Coordinate with analysts, managers, and staff at all levels of the organization to ensure smooth and efficient analytical work process/procedures. • Represent Standard & Poor’s at meetings and seminars on analytical matters. • Aid in identifying market trends, client development and criteria development needs; • Aid in new product development; • Direct and guide all team members (analytical and non-analytical) on analytical matters and help them resolve difficult day-to-day situations. Qualifications include but are not limited to the following: • Must have a strong understanding of financial markets and business environment including implications for S&P’s analytical products and services. •MBA or CFA degree with 7-10 years experience in the financial services industry; alternately, significant direct experience in the required asset classes may replace educational requirements. • The ability to monitor relevant market trends, is knowledgeable and well informed on issuer, asset, industry and market developments. • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. • Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented, global, and multi-cultural environment. • Have the ability to undertake rigorous analytical work and be proficient at writing analytical reports. • Ability to analyze a high volume of complex credits for a variety of asset classes within the consumer and commercial space; • The ability and the desire to communicate to the markets by writing thought-leading commentaries, research pieces and press releases; • The ability to collaborate with internal and external constituents. • The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents. Permanent work authorization for the United States is required. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please visit the FAQs on our Career Site found here. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-20 04:45:22United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24074NYNew York, NY28027288http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28027288/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Associate Director, Structured Finance Data Strategy & Operations Location: US-NY-New York The Data Strategy and Operations (DSO) department of Standard & Poor's is seeking an Associate Director to manage a team of 14 Structured Finance data professional. This position will be responsible for delivering tactical and strategic recommendations required for execution of necessary data activities with a concentrated focus on enterprise-wide acceptable solutions within the Structured Finance business. The Associate Director is also responsible for the day-to-day efforts behind data operations and projects including rating release process, recruiting and using additional members of the team to provide larger, more far-reaching deliverables. The candidate must have a strong, broad Structured Finance background. Responsibilities Include: * Leading and conducting day-to-day management of multiple data processes liaising with Business unit teams and other operations teams locally and globally * Recommending and implementing solutions and procedures to the business which include the necessary tasks to achieve high quality data and which take into consideration other systems/software utilized for other purposes to allow consistency and prevent rework. * On a project basis- staff management for a team of 14 data managers and 6 data management staff (offshore) and 2 assistant manager (offshore) including reviewing their deliverables, shaping their solutions with the DSO Strategy and ongoing performance management processes- * Providing day-to-day support to project team and business units representing a single accountable individual responsible for deliverables expected from the DSO. * Providing training on data tasks to data users/owners (Data Operations teams). This may also include assisting in the development of the technical documentation used. The ideal candidate will possess the leadership qualities necessary to manage process and people. He/She will have a solid Structured Finance and data management background and be an effective communicator. * BA or BS in Business Management, Economics or related field * 10 years of professional work experience, preferably within the finance industry * 8 years data management experience * In-depth knowledge of structured finance deals, collateral and debt types, a must * In-depth understanding of credit ratings, debt issuers, participants and obligors * Familiarity with financial documentation associated with structured finance deals * Advanced multi-tasking skills * Advanced time management skills * Exceptional presentation skills as must, as incumbent will represent S&P at conferences and industry meetings * Must be able to work in a global team, including managing offshore and outsource resources Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company Come work for McGraw-Hill/Standard & Poor's, the world's premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With more than 10,000 employees and offices in nearly two dozen countries, S&P offers you the opportunity to make an impact in nearly every segment of the global financial community, creating the tools, analysis and research needed for investors to make informed investment decisions. Standard & Poor's is a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-10 11:38:14United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24136NYNew York, NY27787073http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27787073/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Marketing Manager - Humanities Location: US-NY-New York McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE) currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Marketing Manager, Humanities based inNew York City, NY. The marketing manager, humanities develops the marketing vision and tactical plans for assigned products and markets. They lead the creation of brand strategies, product value propositions, marketing campaigns, pricing, and the effective use of social media. This position is responsible for a range of disciplines including: Music, Art, Theatre, Film, Philosophy and Religion. Essential Accountabilities: * Coordinate the development and maintenance of essential product information working with editors, authors, and copywriters * Communicate to field sales force regarding important product information and marketing issues and trends * Prepare, implement, monitor, review and evaluate marketing plans for selected titles. * Analyze market trends and potential market opportunities and participate in market research, market planning and product development. * Recommend changes and improvements in assigned product lines through data gathered by contact with the field staff on campus travel and convention attendance. * Oversee an annual convention plan for educational markets. * Participate in developing and implementing telemarketing strategies and campaigns. * Develop and deliver training materials/manuals for sales representatives * Participate in presentation of product at all national, regional and district sales meetings. * Gather, assimilate and analyze competitive product information and report same to product development and sales. * Coordinate all pre- and post-publication marketing reviews in professional journals by directly communicating with appropriate journals regarding new projects. * Work with editors in identifying reviewers at key schools to maximize sales. * Provide assistance in closing business through personal visits with the sales representatives in key adoption situations. * Supervise assistant and/or other clerical support personnel. * Bachelor's Degree required * 3 years marketing, sales or editorial experience in publishing is necessary * Experience in the higher education industry strongly preferred * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. * Approximately 30% travel required The mission ofThe McGraw-Hill Companiesis to create a smarter, better world through our people, products, and our work in our communities. We are making sure our customers get the information they need to succeed. People who work here want to make sure that happens and see the positive impact of what we do in education. If you possess the above qualifications, and are dynamic, motivated, and passionate about educational publishing, please apply through our online system. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:41:41United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23675NYNew York, NY27725046http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725046/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Client Development Associate II- Latin America Coverage Clients, NY, NY S&P Capital IQ Location: US-NY-New York Client Development Associate, Latin America Coverage Clients, NY, NY S&P Capital IQ S&P Capital IQ, a division of McGraw-Hill Financial (MHF), is currently searching for Sales Professionals to join our team, build an exciting career with us and support our growth trajectory. The Client Development Associate (CDA) is primarily responsible for managing existing accounts, delivering a positive overall client experience and supporting account growth and new business development. Other responsibilities include mentoring new team members on our internal system, coordinating with legal on client input, and communicating the overall value proposition of McGraw-Hill Financial. Essential Accountabilities • Deliver client training on-site/ Webex-Training on product functionality specific to user job function • Work & Coordinate closely with Sales team- assist with planning client visits, seminars and conferences • Provide training on product enhancements/upgrades/ new releases • Monitor product usage to identify training needs and ensure client retention • Utilize CRM to log client interactions • Accountability for contributing to the achievement of sales goals for the assigned sales team and retention of revenue • Passing certification on 75% of product/ service offering • Assist with research for call preparation - includes spend reports, user status, contact backgrounds, organization background, presentation material • Indentify and communicate referral business throughout MHF and McGraw-Hill. Indentify up-sell opportunities • Contribute to the development of product documentation • Passing certification on 100% of product/ service offering • Participate in MHF sponsored events and conferences : organize client visits associated with those conferences * Fluent in Spanish * Travel 25% to South American Countries, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Chile * Successful completion of formal training program culminating in a certification on applicable services/ solutions and have applied those skills in an active role as member of sales team for a minimum of 12 months. * Successful completion of formal introductory course in consultative selling, account / territory planning and cold calling. * Demonstrates understanding of the industries in which MHF operates and can effectively communicate the value of MHF’s product offering within these industries. * Demonstrates skills in maintaining strong relationships with client organizations, addressing their needs, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. * Demonstrates sound understanding of financial concepts and principles as it relates to clients objectives, and business needs. Additional Qualifications Technical Skills * Strong preference for extensive knowledge of PC software, internet programs and PC systems, including standard operating systems to support metrics that track performance and support clients. * Knowledge of business communication services over social media networks. * Strong knowledge and use of sales/ client CRM systems. * Understand the tools and data utilized in the standard workflow of the end user. Example of end users: Head of Back office Operations/Traders/ Equity and Credit Analyst/ Equity and Credit Portfolio managers/ Risk Management/ Investment Bankers/ Retail Financial Advisors. Leadership & Management Skills * Show initiative and take ownership for advancing ones knowledge base - embrace the learning culture proactively. * Act as mentor for new members of the team. * Recognize situations where we can more effectively serve our clients and put forward recommendations to execute on those ideas. * Take leadership role in projects where you skill set will add value and/or develop your knowledgebase. About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, S&P Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:41:38United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23793NYNew York, NY27725023http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725023/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Research Assistant Insurance Ratings Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit htt://www.sandp.com Standard & Poor’s ratings serve as a useful tool for investors and market participants to gauge credit risk and have helped companies and governments access capital. Standard & Poor’s provides ratings for entities that offer different types of insurance products and services including life insurance, property and casualty insurance, annuities, health insurance, reinsurance, title insurance, mortgage and bond insurance. Standard & Poor’s offers the following types of ratings services for insurance-related entities: * Insurance Financial Strength Ratings – useful for buyers of insurance, risk managers and employee benefit administrators, this type of rating provides details on an insurance organization’s ability to pay its policies and contracts. Insurance brokers and agents may also use these ratings to meet due diligence and disclosure requirements. * Insurance Financial Enhancement Ratings – provides investors with an assessment of an insurer’s willingness to pay financial guarantees on a timely basis. The North America Insurance Ratings Life/Heath Insurance team is seeking a Research Assistant for the NYC office, located at 55 Water Street. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Maintain company-specific financial models • Assist primary analysts in preparation for meetings with company management • Attend meetings with company management • Produce rating committee presentations • Assist primary analyst in publishing credit research reports and rating actions • Support quarterly surveillance process • Perform ad hoc industry and company specific analyses Qualifications include but are not limited to the following: - Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required - Basic knowledge of accounting and finance concepts(GAP and Statutory) - College Degree or CFA required - Intellectual curiosity - Attention to detail - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Comfortable working in a matrix environment and multi-tasking - Positive attitude and drive to see projects through to completion - Permanent Work Authorization for the United States * This is a Guild represented position The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please visit the FAQs on our Career Site found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:41:36United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23522NYNew York, NY27725008http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27725008/jobUSANew YorkTitle: RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Hotel & Gaming Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.sandp.com<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Standard & Poor's Corporate Ratings is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Technology team. This position is based at the<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />55 Water Streetlocation inNew York City. Standard & Poor’s offers its corporate clients a suite of ratings services that are meant to help demonstrate a corporation’s financial strength to its potential business partners or investors and to improve access to the global credit market. Standard & Poor’s corporate services include: Credit Ratings are based on analysis performed by experienced professionals who evaluate and interpret information from a multitude of sources, credit ratings provide a detailed opinion about a corporation’s credit risk. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Gather information, prepare statistical analyses and compile financial exhibits for use in analytic research and reports, in association with assigning credit ratings to debt issues for public entities; • Input and maintain relevant (proprietary) analytic databases; • Interface with analysts; • Draft documents and monitor news services for relevant industry and analytical information; • Participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications include but are note limited to the following:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (requirement) Strong verbal communication skills (requirement) Strong analytical skills (requirement) Strong written communication skills (requirement) The ability to work well in teams (requirement) Customer service orientation (requirement) The ability to organize, meet deadlines and to multitask (requirement) Good problem solving skills (requirement) Permanent work authorization for the<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />United Statesis required. This is a guild represented position. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please visit the FAQs on our Career Site found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:41:21United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23150NYNew York, NY27724958http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724958/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Summer Internship - S&P Quantitative Analytics Research Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information on our company, visithttp://www.standardandpoors.com. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services invites you to take the first steps towards a rewarding career and to be apart of a global organization where you will develop the skills you'll need to succeed. At Standard & Poor's Ratings Services you will be immersed in on-the-job training, working alongside devoted and experienced professionals, and discovering what it's like to make an impact. Summer Intern – Quantitative Analytics Research The summer intern will work on the model validation and verification of the quantitative financial models at S&P. The intern will also work on building unit tests and write documentation for the Analytics Code Library. Top five responsibilities of the intern: • Read and understand model specification documents • Implement the model based on model specification • Design test cases that target the model’s potential weaknesses • Integrate testing results and write comprehensive technical documents detailing findings. • Interpret testing results and write comprehensive technical documents detailing findings. Qualified candidates should becurrentlyenrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited college/university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Additional qualifications include: • Background in a Quantitative field (such as mathematics, physics, or engineering); Major in finance/economics with strong computer skills or major in computer science with economics/finance exposure • Understanding of quantitative modeling of financial instruments required for model implementation and test case design • Good analytic reasoning skills • Programming experience (C , Matlab R, Pyton or other high level scripting language); at least two completed programming course preferred • Good oral and written communication skills. *The S&P Summer Internship Program is PAID. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:41:10United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York120000003SNYNew York, NY27724906http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724906/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Business Analyst Location: US-NY-New York S&P Capital IQ, a subsidiary of McGraw-Hill, is currently searching for Business Analysts to join our Technology Team and help design the next generation of the S&P Capital IQ web-based Platform and client-facing software applications. On our team you will be responsible for: * Owning specific functionality within our software products from both a business and design perspective * Facilitating the design process to plan intuitive workflows, create detailed GUI wireframes and mockups, and author in-depth technical design specifications * Fostering software initiatives through the full product lifecycle: from the initial concept through design, development, QA, release, support, and product evolution * Analyzing usage statistics and collaborating with Product Managers to conduct user interviews, competitive research, and analysis in order to identify specific areas for improvement and generate ideas for new functionality * Clarifying requirements with Product Managers and working closely with your development teams to quickly solve development problems while ensuring your developers meet your design specifications * Performing quality assurance tasks, conducting integration testing, and working closely with your QA Team to ensure software stability and excellence * Answering product questions and resolving issues from internal teams and external clients The atmosphere at Capital IQ is fast-paced, fun, and innovative. Come work with smart, results-oriented thinkers and thrive in an open, dynamic, and challenging environment! Required: * A minimum of a B.S. in Human Computer Interaction, Business, Finance, Web Design, Information Systems, Computer Science or other related disciplines * 2-4 years of Business Analyst experience preferred, but will consider others with less than 2 years of Business Analyst experience * Ability to be self-directed yet equally capable of working within a highly collaborative team * Understanding of the financial services industry is preferred but not required * Ability to transfer ideas to paper and write concise technical designs * Solid meeting facilitation and presentations skills * A creative mind that strives for innovation<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:41:05United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24097NYNew York, NY27724888http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724888/jobUSANew YorkTitle: RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Technology Companies Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.sandp.com Standard & Poor's Corporate Ratings is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Technology team. This position is based at the 55 Water Street location in New York City.Standard & Poor’s offers its corporate clients a suite of ratings services that are meant to help demonstrate a corporation’s financial strength to its potential business partners or investors and to improve access to the global credit market. Standard & Poor’s corporate services include: Credit Ratings are based on analysis performed by experienced professionals who evaluate and interpret information from a multitude of sources, credit ratings provide a detailed opinion about a corporation’s credit risk. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Gather information, prepare statistical analyses and compile financial exhibits for use in analytic research and reports, in association with assigning credit ratings to debt issues for public entities; • Input and maintain relevant (proprietary) analytic databases; • Interface with analysts; • Draft documents and monitor news services for relevant industry and analytical information; • Participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications include but are note limited to the following: An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (requirement) Strong verbal communication skills (requirement) Strong analytical skills (requirement) Strong written communication skills (requirement) The ability to work well in teams (requirement) Customer service orientation (requirement) The ability to organize, meet deadlines and to multitask (requirement) Good problem solving skills (requirement) Permanent work authorization for the United States is required. This is a guild represented position. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please visit the FAQs on our Career Site found here. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:40:30United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23151NYNew York, NY27724723http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724723/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Software Engineer Location: US-NY-New York As a member of the Capital IQ Product Development team, you will work with a group of intelligent and ambitious engineers recruited from top universities and industries. Our Software Engineers are involved in the full product life cycle, from design through release. You will be expected to participate in the design review process, write high-quality code, and work with a dedicated team of QA Analysts, Business Analysts, and Database Developers. You will be responsible for creating technical designs, coding high-performing client and server application software, and ensuring quality through a robust testing process. Software Engineers at Capital IQ work with the latest technologies and are rewarded for innovation and delivery. We are currently seeking Software Engineers for our New York City office who enjoy working with new and emerging technologies and also want to have a direct impact on the global finance industry. Required: * A minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science or other applicable degree * Experience in object-oriented programming * Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies * Capacity to work within complex systems and large data sets * Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies: * C# / VB.NET / ASP.NET * JavaScript / AJAX / jQuery * SQL Server / Vertica / Solr / Hadoop * Web Services / Cloud Computing * MS Office automation / add-in development Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company Capital IQ is a leading provider of data and analytics for global financial professionals. We founded our business in 1999, and now work with over 4,200 client firms, including many of the world's most successful investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations. Our mission is to change the way global professionals gather and analyze information, so they can work faster, better, and smarter. We help our clients identify investment opportunities, draw unique insights and increase returns by providing them with deep information on companies, markets, and people along with powerful applications for desktop research and analysis. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:40:17United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23629NYNew York, NY27724685http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724685/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Associate Director - Head of Market Data Administration Location: US-NY-New York The Associate Director, Head of Market Data Administration for the Content Acquisition & Strategic Alliances (CASA) team will support a centralized function for S&P’s business divisions for the acquisition and distribution of 3rdparty content. The role will implement internal controls to ensure that use of 3rdparty content contracts meet the needs of our businesses and ensure S&P’s compliance with all terms and conditions. Primarily focusing on the Market Data Administration pillar of CASA, the selected candidate will establish and manage the various processes and procedures related to the centralization, tracking and documentation related to all contract documents and key terms, existing and projected costs, user inventories, invoice reconciliation and internal and external contacts. He/she will also manage the process for reviewing contracts and summarizing their terms in a central system in conjunction with finance terms and entitlement details. The candidate will also assist in coordination of CASA’s 3rdparty content acquisition strategy in a way that maximizes the benefits to the business while securing contracts and providing financial reports that leverage S&P’s global scale and presence. This position will have primary responsibility for all of CASA’s global initiatives related to Finance & Administration. Essential Accountability * Manage, guide and mentor staff on CASA Market Data Administration team, delegating the following responsibilities to staff where appropriate: * Understand CASA team workflow and create and manage processes to optimize the capture, tracking and centralize of pertinent contract, cost, invoice, user and contact information in a centralized system. * Work with finance departments to lead and coordinate annual and interim budget process for forecasted and actual costs for 3rd party services used throughout the business units and distributed via S&P’s various products and services. Collaborate on and execute workflow for invoice reconciliation and payment processing and work with finance departments to provide regular reporting and assistance. Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings. * Reviewing contracts and summarizing their terms in a central database system along with finance terms and entitlement details. * Contribute to, guide and support the contract renewal process globally for CASA including informing applicable CASA team members on timing for re-negotiation and re-evaluation of existing contracts worth approximately $40 million to $75 million * Own subscription and change management process and tracking across the company - including, user ID’s, passwords, costs, reviewing usage reports, etc. for internal users of various applications and subscriptions. * Maintain information and documentation regarding CASA Market Data Administration policies, procedures, events, vendor, market and internal information on CASA group’s intranet site. * Bachelor's degree required with 7 years relevant experience focused on contract analysis and database maintenance and budget management in order to support review of all 3rdParty License Agreements and poses ability to identify and organize key information to be populated into a centralized database on an ongoing basis. * Comfortable with reviewing, understanding and disseminating contract terms. * Experience with implementation and management with data entitlements and vendor management systems such as MDSL or FITS a plus. CASA is in the process of implementing the FITS database, and data entry into this system as well as functionality design and report creation will be key functional aspects of this position and the team managed by this position. * Excellent Microsoft Office and web services skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Website information population, etc. This position will frequently work within Word for contractual review, Excel for costs/budget and other reporting, PowerPoint for presentations, Outlook for mail & calendar, as well as a web-based intranet site where various important CASA team information is stored. * Must have strong customer focus with demonstrated ability to design and develop responsive solutions to client inquiries and problems. CASA is a centralized business support team and function, and all business stakeholders within the firm are our customers. * Comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors. * Excellent presentation and writing skills with ability to influence. * Excellent organizational and team building skills. Must be highly organized and self-directed. * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to inspire others to find creative solutions to challenging situations or problems. * Successful prior management experience is a must. * Proven track record of building and managing similar Market Data Administration-related processes, functions and teams is a must. About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:40:07United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23419NYNew York, NY27724650http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724650/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Director, Content Acquisition & Strategic Alliances Location: US-NY-New York The Director, Content Acquisition & Strategic Alliances will support a centralized function for S&P’s global business divisions for the acquisition, utilization, and distribution of 3rdparty content and services. The role will implement internal controls to ensure that use of 3rdparty content and services contracts meet the needs of our businesses and ensure S&P’s compliance with all terms and conditions. Essential Accountability * Lead contract negotiations – vendor selection, negotiations, approvals, and post-execution management of rights and obligations and strategic alliances globally with vendors * Implement and promote best practices globally, including identifying opportunities to optimize and leverage data sources across the organization * Work with the businesses to create strategies around product creation, enhancements and increased revenues and execute on strategies by presenting and procuring approvals to either but, build, or rent recommendations. Establish same with key internal business stakeholders. Coordinate with other CASA team members, including partnering with peer in CASA’s EMEA/Asia-Pacific team, as necessary. * Partner with business stakeholders to review requests for additional content and services, clearly documenting and understanding each request. Create RFI/RFP’s as necessary to send to prospective vendors, managing the process. * Negotiate commercial terms with each vendor as applicable or assigned, finalizing into a complete and executed agreement. * Lead contract renewal process for all existing vendors and agreements assess potential for re-evaluation and re-negotiation as may best benefit the evolving needs and budgets of the business. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date summaries of all vendor relationships and related contracts and terms that the Director is responsible for managing * Meet with business stakeholders and vendors, review news and periodicals, attend training and events to continuously grow and evolve knowledgebase of S&P’s products and services, S&P’s 3rd party vendor partners, and the overall financial information and market data industry. * Bachelors degree required with 10 years relevant experience focused on financial information/market data vendor relationship management, contract negotiations and overall market data management. * Prior management experience a must. * Strong negotiation skills and experience a must. * Experience with reviewing, revising, negotiating and authoring complex commercial contract terms a must. Legal training or degree a plus, but not necessary. * Attention to detail, follow-through on projects and multi-tasking skills a must. * Candidate must possess a solid knowledge of financial information and market data industry – including various vendors and products available in the marketplace. * Eventual possibility for management responsibility, so prior successful management experience a plus. * Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. This position will frequently work within Word for contractual review, Excel for costs/budget and other reporting, PowerPoint for presentations, and Outlook for mail & calendar * Must have strong customer focus with demonstrated ability to be highly responsive and present solutions to requests and issues. CASA is a centralized business support team and function, and all business stakeholders within the firm are our customers. * Comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors. * Excellent presentation and writing skills with ability to influence. * Excellent organizational and team building skills. Must be highly organized and self-directed with the ability to work autonomously and adapt to change. * Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communications skills with the ability to inspire others to find creative solutions to challenging situations or problems. About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:39:57United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23777NYNew York, NY27724625http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724625/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Research Associate, Private Equity Location: US-NY-New York Capital IQ is an innovative and rapidly-growing provider of integrated financial information and technology solutions. Our clients are many of the world's most successful investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, consultants, and corporations. We invented, and continuously develop, a broad range of applications that significantly enhance the workflow of our clients and their performance. http://www.capitaliq.com/ Research Associates (RAs) are an integral part of our North American private equity data collection efforts, as they are expected to stress primary research collections efforts made from the N.Y. office. For this entry level role, we seek to hire recent college hires who have a fair understanding of the data items captured by the Private Equity team, their meanings, what they represent to the marketplace, and the guidelines that govern the way we capture those items. RAs are expected to work independently on all projects and work that is distributed. Junior Research Associates are expected to be self-sufficient, productive and attuned to quality. For all of the duties described below, the RA is expected to produce good results in terms of the number of records processed for each project/validation as well as exhibit an exceptional attention to detail. This should yield great quality of work that is generally error-free. RA's should possess strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills. RA's are expected to be the critical thinking center of the private equity universe and hence, resolve complex queries. RA's will be held to a high standard of professionalism and should create new and imaginative approaches to work-related issues. As a Research Associate, you will: * Establish and maintain productive direct contact with investment professionals to enable accurate profiling of their firms, via telephone, fax and/or email; * Collaborate directly with our other offices to resolve data issues; * Participate in daily projects that focus on data-integrity; * Actively pursue market and business intelligence; work on time-sensitive requests, client and otherwise; * Be able to think through and manage query's, requests, sponsor audits, validations and other project work Required: * The ability to understand and analyze basic private equity investment information. * Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when doing validations, tasks and other project related work. * Exhibit excellent written and verbal skills for internal and external communications. * Exhibit effective friendly and clear communication with colleagues and peers. * Represent our group and the organization at conferences and other events. * Be enthusiastic, able to prioritize, resourceful, capable of taking initiative and a commitment to detail and accuracy. * Demonstrate consistent performance and strong organizational/planning skills * Bachelors Degree Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-04-07 08:39:49United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24089NYNew York, NY27724597http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724597/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Summer Internship - S&P Ratings - Analytical Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's Ratings Services invites you to take the first steps towards a rewarding career and to be apart of a global organization where you will develop the skills you'll need to succeed. At Standard & Poor's Ratings Services you will be immersed in on-the-job training, working alongside devoted and experienced professionals, and discovering what it's like to make an impact. Standard & Poor's, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visithttp://www.standardandpoors.com/?elq=895bf356b2ac4193b00a13bcbd855a7e. As part of the Standard & Poor's community this summer, you can have the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals in our Corporate Ratings department. Interns will support a particular Industry group by working on various special projects related to the ratings process. The top Five Responsibilities of the Intern will include: · Data management · Filing/Sorting · Data gathering · Develop knowledge of corporate financial statements · Develop Excel spreadsheets Qualified candidates should becurrentlyenrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited college/university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Additional qualifications include: * Introductory coursework in financial analysis and/or business, economics, accounting; * Strong Excel skills to help support special projects * Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal/written communication skills. *The S&P Summer Internship Program is PAID. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-02-08 08:12:34United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York1200000015NYNew York, NY26396811http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/26396811/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Summer Internship - S&P Capital IQ, S&P Indices Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's Capital IQ and Standard & Poor's Indices invites you to take the first steps towards a rewarding career and to be apart of a global organization where you will develop the skills you'll need to succeed. You will be immersed in on-the-job training, working alongside devoted and experienced professionals, and discovering what it's like to make an impact. S&P Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 4,200 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and custom data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site atwww.capitaliq.com. S&P Indices,a leading brand of the McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), maintains a wide variety of investable and benchmark indices to meet an array of investor needs. Over $1.45 trillion is directly indexed to our indices, which includes the S&P 500, the world's most followed stock market index, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, the S&P Global BMI, an index with approximately 11,000 constituents, the S&P GSCI, the industry's most closely watched commodities index, and the S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index, the premier investable index for U.S. municipal bonds. For more information, please visit:www.standardandpoors.com/indices. As part of our community this summer, you can have the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals in one of our departments: Portfolio Services Index Services Global Sales Operations Enterprise Solutions Fixed Income Solutions Data Strategies & Operations Marketing Communications Compliance Markets, Credits & Risk Strategies Product Management Human Resources Essential Accountabilities: * Maintain Analytical databases * Perform online research of current and historical market data * Assist with presentations, data document retention and other compliance efforts * Support team with data collection and data analysis * Provide support on ad-hoc projects To qualify, you must be be currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited college/university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Additional qualifications include: * Strong background in the use of technology. Proficient in use of MS Office like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio * Working knowledge of Access is a plus * Understanding of Financial Markets and Concepts * Ability to draw and compile ideas from others * Good organizational skills *The McGraw-Hill/S&P Summer Internship Program is PAID. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph foundhere. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-02-08 08:12:29United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York120000001BNYNew York, NY26396794http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/26396794/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Associate - Commodities Ratings - Dallas Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings. With offices in 23 countries, Standard & Poor's is an important part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for 150 years in providing investors with information and independent benchmarks for their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visithttp://www.standardandpoors.com/?elq=895bf356b2ac4193b00a13bcbd855a7e. The Standard & Poor's Corporate Ratings group is seeking an Associate to analyze and evaluate the credit quality of a portfolio of companies in the Natural Resources (which is comprised of rated issuers in Mining & Metals, Forest Products, and Building Materials) Sectors. This position will be based in our Dallas office. Key responsibilities will include: * Identify and clearly articulate industry and company risk factors * Monitor operating performance of rated companies by reviewing public filings, private information supplied by issuers, and participating in issuer meetings * Manage discussions with issuers' management * Perform financial forecasts and sensitivity analysis * Maintain surveillance of rated issues * Respond to queries from investors, media and issuers * Analyze various debt financings and prepare presentations for Ratings Committees * Handle new capital markets transactions including complex bank loan financings * Publish ratings commentaries and ratings rationales * In addition, the candidate will be required to maintain the integrity of internal systems that support the ratings process, adhere to internal quality measures, initiate outreach activities with investors and intermediaries and provide guidance and support to analysts as directed. Candidates who are interested in this position with Standard & Poor's Corporate & Government Ratings must possess the following qualifications: * Completion of an MBA degree * Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in credit analysis of corporate issuers * Proficiency in financial statement analysis * Strong quantitative skills * Strong written and oral communication skills * The ability to analyze original, non-routine analytical/business problems in a timely and insightful manner * Ability and desire to publish analysis * Ability to work effectively in a team environment * Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please visitthe FAQs on our Career Site foundhere. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-01-23 10:55:33United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23115NYNew York, NY26041080http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/26041080/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Entry Level Database Engineer, Capital IQ Location: US-NY-New York S&P Capital IQ is searching for Database Engineers to help build Capital IQ, a leading provider of data and analytics for global financial professionals. As a member of the Capital IQ Technology team, you will work with intelligent and ambitious engineers recruited from top universities and companies. You'll develop and enhance our flagship Capital IQ Platform, which includes cutting-edge web and client applications, web services, and data feeds. Our Database Engineers are involved in the full product life cycle, from design through release. You will not only be expected to write high-quality code, but also collaborate with a dedicated team of Quality Analysts, Business Analysts, and Software Engineers. You will be responsible for creating and extending data models, coding ETL and data calculation processes, and doing performance analysis and tuning. Database Engineers also support Capital IQ's multi-terabyte back-end systems to ensure high availability and scalability. The environment at Capital IQ is fast-paced, fun, and innovative. We see tremendous opportunity for growth. Come work with smart, results-oriented thinkers and thrive in an open, dynamic, and challenging environment! * B.S. in Computer Science or another engineering discipline * Strong interest in database platforms * Solid SQL programming skills * Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies * Capacity to work within complex systems and large data sets * Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies: * Object Oriented languages * Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, Powershell) * Database systems (SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Vertica, Solr) * Process and automation design * Data modeling * Big Data Analytics (Hadoop, NoSQL, Cloud Computing) * Professional, detail-oriented, and energetic personality, with the ability to work well in an agile team environment *Positions are available for recent college graduates as well as experienced engineers. About the Company S&P Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 4,200 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ web platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimize relationships and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and custom data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site atwww.capitaliq.com. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, Capital IQ, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-01-09 15:54:52United StatesMcGraw-HillNew YorkSprDBA2012NYNew York, NY25774102http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/25774102/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Specialist - Equities Institutional Location: US-NY-New York The Senior Specialist (Software) position is designed to carry out the principal function of Equity Research analytical duties with a heavy institutional servicing component. Analyst duties will include coverage of 15-18 stocks in the software industry, and servicing that will include frequent client interaction in the form of morning calls, event presentations, client sales force teach-ins, and escorting sophisticated buy-side investors to covered companies. The position requires 7 years in an equity research environment, including in-depth knowledge in a subject industry, and strong experience with servicing institutional client needs. Essential Accountability * Monitor STARS stock selection recommendations and produce research commentary on covered list of 15-18 companies. Complete fundamental analysis and valuation assessments, stock recommendations, publishing company reports and thematic research. Keep informed of news and developments affecting companies and industries, earnings estimate revisions, target price, and recommendation when news impacts company, industry or sub-industry. * Construct and maintain financial models to support valuations and Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations. Ensure that the recommendations and valuations are based on adequate and appropriate information that adhere to defined parameters and demonstrate professional judgment. Fully responsible for communicating individual stock and sub-industry views internally with the strategy group to develop sector strategies and externally to sophisticated institutional clients and the media including print, television, radio and internal broadcasts. * Interface with the institutional sales group of our clients to present morning call commentary and teach-ins of industry dynamics for the purpose of communicating recommendations and industry themes to sophisticated asset managers. Assist and support organization of lead buy-side investors on field trips to covered company facilities for meetings with company management, relying on management relationships. * Ensure proactive and reactive response to analytical inquiries from sophisticated customers in a timely manner using technical/professional knowledge. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent financial/accounting knowledge, CFA or MBA required. * 7 years working within a sell-side equity research environment while interfacing with sales teams. * Good knowledge of economic and market fundamentals. * Solid foundation of Equity Research analytical process to include valuation methods, due diligence, and industry trends and drivers, including 8 years in a specific industry. * Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally with clients and the media. * Excellent analytical, written and communication skills. * Work both independently and interactively with other team members under tight deadlines. * Deliver customer focus, quality awareness, and technical/professional knowledge. About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2012-01-04 10:44:31United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York22740NYNew York, NY25686689http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/25686689/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Data Associate, Quality & Compliance Reporting Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's Data Strategy & Operations (DSO) group is currently seeking to hire a Data Associate within the Data Quality team with focus oncompliance & risk metrics. The DSO group leverages data management best practice to improve the sophistication of S&P's analytical & data capabilities in areas such as surveillance, quantitative analysis, product development and risk management. Within and across each of the Data Strategy & Operations pillars are global teams of people with expertise in data management who work together to make data and information efficiently available for analytical activities and for new products and services, and work closely with IT to build and maintain critical database systems utilizing S&P-wide technology and architecture standards. The Data Assurance team, in close cooperation with th other areas of the Data Strategy & Operations team, helps support and delivers on the S&P Ratings business objectives around Information Data Assurance and Quality. The team's objectives have been recently enhanced to provide strategy and execution aorund Information Quality in support of the changes in laws and regulations globally in alignment with compliance initiatives around Quality, Criteria, Compliance, and Risk. Selected individual will work closely with members of Ratings Analytical and Operations and Information Technology teams to understand business requirements for data quality. Essential Accountabilities: * Work with the heads of the business units and other project stakeholders to define data quality requirements; understand their data reporting issues and partner with them to achieve higher data quality and enhanced efficiency. * Deliver tactical and strategic recommendations for the execution of necessary data activities with a concentrated focus on compliance and enterprise-wide acceptable solutions. * Assess and map processes and provide/implement recommendations to improve data quality. * Recommend solutions and procedures to the business to achieve high quality data and take into consideration other systems/software utilized for other purposes. * Provide training on data quality tasks and strategies to data users. This may include assisting the development of the technical documentation used. In addition: * Work with project teams to ensure they have an understanding of the data development lifecycle and the value it delivers * Facilitate the sharing of experiences and ideas of good data management practices across data teams throughout S&P including data practices within the business unit themselves * Bachelors Degree * Five or more years experience in a data operations role, of which at least three years should be in financial data quality. * SQL database knowledge (SQL queries) * Capital Markets knowledge * Advanced multi-tasking skills * Advanced time management skills * Ability to work on international team and manage offshore and outsource resources. * Ability to work closely with project teams of 10 individuals from different disciplines (IT, Project Management) across S&P's businesses. * Experience in a compliance or regulatory function is highly desirable Standard & Poor's is the world's premier provider of investment research, market indices, credit ratings, financial data, and fixed income research and analysis. With more than 10,000 employees and offices in nearly two-dozen countries, S&P is valued by investors and financial decision-makers everywhere for its analytical independence, market expertise and thought leadership. For 150 years Standard & Poor's has been an integral part of the global economic infrastructure. Its operations provide essential information to nearly every segment of the global financial community, creating the tools, analysis and research needed to make informed investment decisions. www.standardandpoors.com The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please emailwebmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.comand your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Analytical/Research2011-10-25 10:25:04United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York21975NYNew York, NY24402275http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/24402275/jobUSANew YorkTitle: 2012 Summer Associate, S&P Corporate Ratings Location: US-NY-New York Standard & Poor's Ratings Summer Associate Position(s) - Corporate Finance Ratings, Financial Institutions or Insurance Company Ratings -www.understandingratings.com Standard & Poor's Ratings is organized into business units that align with the issuer communities they serve, Corporate & Government Ratings (includes Infrastructure Finance, Municipal Finance and Financial Institutions Ratings - (Banks, Insurance Companies and Investment Dealers). This enhances analysts' knowledge of their issuers and keeps them in constant contact with other analysts following similar issuers. It also ensures that issuers receive expert credit evaluation by analysts who fully understand the issuer's business and operating environment. Throughout the 12-week program, summer associates will be offered the opportunity to assist Standard & Poor's in achieving its mission of being one of the leading providers of the highest quality risk evaluations and analytical information to the world's financial markets. Summer Associates will learn how to analyze credit, cash flows, and/or the legalities of structured finance. They will have the opportunity to participate in and present their analysis to Rating Committees. When appropriate, they will attend issuer management meetings and due diligence meetings. In addition, summer associates will participate in a formal speaker series program conducted by Standard & Poor's senior management. Qualification include the following: * Completed the first-year of an advanced degree program in finance, public policy or public administration by May 2012 * Three years of relevant work experience in finance or relevant industry * Intellectual Curiosity * Strong problem-solving skills * Credit training experience is a plus * Proficiency in financial statement analysis * Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to influence constituencies * The ability and the desire to publish your analysis and research * The ability to work in a deal-driven, collaborative work environment is required. * Permanent work authorization for the United States in required. Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With offices in 23 countries and markets, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for nearly 150 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit www.sandp.com The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please see instructions in the last paragraph foundhere. Job Type: Analytical/Research2011-09-17 11:19:36United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York19607 NBMBANYNew York, NY23681174http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/23681174/job