Job Title Consultant - Center of Excellence CoE Ratings Portfolio Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Consultant to establish ratings practices focused on the Ratings ecosystem This individual will play a central role in deepening our organizational understanding of the Ratings business aligning with internal stakeholder expectations and laying the groundwork for scalable service delivery The ideal candidate will also act as a coordinator between Sales and Delivery for New Existing business queries while continuing to support current responsibilities Key Responsibilities CoE Establishment and Strategic Enablement Support the setting up of the Ratings CoE with a focus on Ratings practices Create a robust knowledge base of the Ratings domain processes tools and market landscape Identify key industry trends client expectations and competitor offerings to sharpen our positioning Define short-term and long-term goals for delivery teams aligned with business objectives Develop quality SOP and other documents for Initial Kick-off and other services that are to be handled from that domain Business unit Internal Alignment and Stakeholder Management Engage with internal business leaders delivery teams and support functions to identify current capability gaps Translate customer expectations into actionable milestones and prepare a roadmap for the same Facilitate regular check-ins with leadership to review the progress and refine direction Talent Strategy and Capability Development Support Drive the strategic hiring and or upskilling of team members with Ratings-specific skillsets Design and roll out domain-specific learning development L D programs for internal teams and identify Ensure that best practices in the domain are implemented Identify the bright candidates from internal external teams and train them for training the initial team Train the trainer Foster a culture of domain excellence and continuous learning within the Ratings practice Service Expansion and Portfolio Development Identify and evaluate potential new service offerings under the Ratings vertical Collaborate with pre-sales and solutioning teams to develop offerings proposals and PoCs Support the creation of go-to-market strategies in line with customer expectation for newly developed services Sales Enablement and Coordination Ensuring alignment of offerings with Customers requirement Pain areas Support sales teams in positioning the Ratings CoE capabilities with potential clients Assist in client presentations domain walkthroughs and solution demonstrations Ongoing Oversight Oversee and continue to support his her current roles and responsibilities effectively Ensure seamless integration of CoE activities without disruption to ongoing deliverables Qualifications Experience 12-20 years of experience in the financial services or IT services domain with deep exposure to Ratings ecosystems preferably in Organisations with International presence in Ratings domain Proven experience in supporting managing a Center of Excellence domain practice or strategic business unit in a dedicated time frame Strong understanding of Ratings operations data lifecycle regulatory workplace and key performance indicators Excellent program management stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience in talent development upskilling programs and competency frameworks is desirable Preferable PG in Finance domain with proven track record of Ratings Ecosystem Key Competencies Domain Expertise - Ratings Financial Services Strategic Thinking Planning Stakeholder Management Talent Building Upskilling Sales Delivery Coordination Innovation in Service Offerings Program and Change Management Department Sustainability India Associate Skills Required Business Strategies Business Strategy Consulting Technical Know-How Strategic Consulting Technical Knowledge Consulting Services Managing Indexes Finance Business Opportunities Years Of Exp 17 to 20 Years Desirable Skills Business Strategies Business Strategy Consulting Technical Know-How Strategic Consulting Technical Knowledge Consulting Services Managing Indexes Finance Business Opportunities Designation Associate