Consultant Ratings Portfolio

• Support the establishment of the Ratings Center of Excellence (CoE), with a primary focus on Ratings practices.
• Create a robust knowledge base covering Ratings domain, processes, tools, and market landscape.
• Identify key industry trends, client expectations, and competitor offerings to enhance market positioning.
• Define short-term and long-term goals for delivery teams in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for Initial Kick-off and related services.

Internal Alignment and Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal business leaders, delivery teams, and support functions to identify capability gaps.
• Translate customer expectations into actionable milestones and develop a clear roadmap.
• Conduct regular leadership check-ins to review progress, share insights, and refine strategic direction.

Talent Strategy and Capability Development

• Support and/or lead strategic hiring and upskilling of team members with Ratings-specific skillsets.
• Design and implement domain-specific Learning & Development (L&D) programs.
• Identify high-potential candidates internally or externally and initiate 'Train the Trainer' programs.
• Foster a culture of domain excellence and continuous learning across the Ratings practice.

Service Expansion and Portfolio Development

• Identify and assess new service opportunities under the Ratings vertical.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and solutioning teams to build offerings, proposals, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
• Contribute to go-to-market (GTM) strategies that align with customer expectations for new services.

Sales Enablement and Coordination

• Ensure alignment of Ratings offerings with customer pain points and business requirements.
• Assist sales teams in positioning Ratings CoE capabilities to potential clients.
• Participate in client presentations, domain walkthroughs, and solution demonstrations.

Ongoing Oversight

• Continue to effectively manage and support current roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure smooth integration of CoE activities without disrupting ongoing project deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12–20 years of experience in financial services or IT services, with deep expertise in Ratings ecosystems (preferably with international exposure).
• Proven track record in supporting or managing a Center of Excellence, domain practice, or strategic business unit.
• Strong understanding of Ratings operations, data lifecycle, regulatory requirements, and performance metrics.
• Excellent program management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Experience in talent development, upskilling, and competency frameworks is preferred.
• Postgraduate degree in Finance (preferred), with a demonstrated background in Ratings ecosystems.