Liam Hynes

Global Head of New Product Development for Public markets at S&P Global Ratings

Speaker

Liam Hynes serves as the Global Head of New Product Development. In this role, he leads strategic product innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge research & solutions across the firm’s extensive data and analytics platforms. His work spans the entire solution life cycle from proof-of-concept development, business assessment, beta client engagement, blueprint creation, product development, go-to-market strategies and commercialisation. Under Liam’s leadership, the team has delivered impactful research such as Questioning the Answers, blueprint solutions such as QTA & Ripple Effect and product launches with CCDE.

Before assuming his current role, Liam served as Head of ESG & Quant Specialists, EMEA, advising S&P clients on quantitative modelling, climate risk assessments, and alternative data integration. Prior to S&P Global, he was Founding Partner & Portfolio Manager at Monreith Capital LLP, managing a Global Financials Hedge Fund. He also held senior investment roles at Liontrust Asset Management and Occam Assest Management, focusing on emerging markets and commodities.

Liam is currently pursuing a PhD in AI & Finance from Kemmy Business School, where his research covers natural language processing, network theory, and AI-driven executive sentiment & behavioural analysis. He has also earned a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Limerick and holds a Machine Learning certification from Stanford University.

Areas of Expertise:

•AI & Natural Language Processing in Finance •Quantitative Multi-Asset Research & Strategies •Alternative Data & Investment Strategies •ESG Integration & Climate Risk Analytics Private Markets & Network Analytics