Chief Economist, Asia Pacific

S&P Global Ratings The Role: Chief Economist, Asia Pacific The Location: Singapore or Hong Kong The Team: Global economics is a small but high-impact and high-performing team. It plays a central role in the analytical side of the Ratings business as well as a public, external role of representing S&P Global in the marketplace. The global economic team’s main purpose is to provide a rigorous macro backdrop to our credit ratings and research, and to provide thought leadership and technical guidance in our analytical work more broadly. Senior team members also play an “ambassadorial” role in the financial media and on the conference circuit, presenting our macro-credit view to our clients and stakeholders. The Impact: Working closely with our credit research and analytical colleagues, the economics team develops the firm’s macro baseline and risk scenarios as part of our quarterly Credit Conditions process. This work supports over one million credit ratings. The team also plays a key role in delivering these views to the market in our webinars and conference events as well as media appearances. Through its thematic research the team also provides the markets with timely, relevant and insightful research into trends that impact our macro-credit view. This includes work in our numerous multi-disciplinary and cross-divisional research labs, where economists typically play a leading role. Examples include: capital market developments, sustainable finance, global supply chains, energy transition and the role of China. What’s in it for you: Profile: S&P Global is a world class brand. You will be part of the senior economics team, owning the Asia Pacific macro view and actively representing the firm in the media, building a strong external profile. You will also exercise intellectual leadership through our various research labs. Development. By partnering with the regional head of research, senior ratings analysts, and participating actively in our labs, you will gain broad-based macro-credit insights. This will allow you to drive and implement the thought leadership strategy across S&P Global Ratings. Leadership. You will play an important intellectual role in defining the firm’s thought leadership strategy, identifying key research themes, developing cutting-edge research and collaborating with marketing and communication to maximize market impact. You will have exposure to senior internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: APAC Macro View As the owner of the regional macro view you will drive the quarterly forecasting exercise, working in close consultation with our research colleagues and rating (esp. sovereign) analysts. Continuously monitor macro and financial developments in the region, sharing these with the global team on weekly calls. Ensure that the economic view (not just the forecast) is well understood inside the business – including in our Research Labs - by actively engaging with our internal stakeholders. Leadership and management Manage a small team of a regional economists, coach team members to support their development and operate at their fullest potential in an inclusive and dynamic team environment. Working with our communications and marketing colleagues, pursue opportunities to strengthen the profile of the team in the markets. Ensure that the team operates efficiently and collaboratively, leveraging its unique set of expertise and data. Provide direction on research content (including in internal seminars) and sign-off on high profile publications. Leverage the strong network of credit researchers, ratings analysts and experts across the organization to create engagement to produce market leading macro-credit research. Skills & Qualifications Strong macroeconomic training as evidenced by an advanced graduate degree, preferably a PhD. Extensive (15+ years) work experience across international/regional organizations, banking and finance, academia and think tanks. Broad knowledge of Asia Pacific including a deep understanding of major regional economics, financial markets and geopolitics. Deep familiarity with and experience working in China is a plus. Outstanding team player, communicator and influencer given the role of the economics team in the business. Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders, including at the most senior level. Result orientated and flexible in light of our small team and the need to manage work and relationships across time zones. As a prominent senior figure in the region, the ability to mentor junior staff and role model our values. Excellent communication skills given the role of a leading spokesperson for the firm in the region. S&P Global Ratings S&P Global Ratings is the world’s leading provider of independent credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer an independent view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain independent information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings. S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy. 102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 265210 Posted On: 2021-10-18 Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong