Grade Level (for internal use):
12Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: 6-month temporary assignment
Reports to: Current manager
Dotted Line: Mohammad Kurdi / Gauthier Mulder
The Team: Join a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving S&P Global's growth and operational excellence in the West Africa region. This dual secondment role allows you to maintain your current responsibilities while engaging in new leadership opportunities in Nigeria, ensuring alignment with corporate values and strategic objectives.
Secondment Overview:
This hybrid leadership role will involve reporting to your current manager for your existing responsibilities while also engaging with the Yankari team for West Africa operations. The successful candidate will serve as S&P Global’s senior representative in Nigeria, driving sales growth and overseeing the launch and long-term success of S&P Global’s new Abuja office. In addition, you will act as a culture carrier for this office, ensuring a successful startup that aligns with our emerging markets strategy.
This role is ideal for individuals seeking to broaden their skillset, expand their network across departments, and enhance their career development within the organization.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Office & Operational Leadership
Lead the establishment and long-term sustainability of the Abuja office, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with Nigerian laws and regulations.
Oversee local vendor management, facilities, and budgeting, focusing on risk management, governance, and operational efficiency.
Serve as the senior escalation point for HR, legal, and operational matters; support local recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff aligned with S&P Global values.
Transition day-to-day administrative responsibilities to a dedicated office manager within 6 months.
Stakeholder & External Engagement
Act as S&P Global’s senior representative in Nigeria, engaging with clients, regulators, and government stakeholders.
Build and nurture partnerships with government affairs, corporate communications, and industry associations.
Represent the company at external forums, conferences, and media platforms to enhance visibility and reputation.
Foster a cohesive, high-performing culture within the Abuja office that aligns with S&P Global values.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Proven experience in leadership roles, with a strong track record in operational management and sales enablement.
Preference given to candidates who are currently working in S&P Global Energy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with various stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on achieving results and driving growth.
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks, as you will be required to perform dual duties (current job and this 6-month secondment opportunity).
A desire to hone leadership skills and develop as a strategic thinker, demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Familiarity with Nigerian laws and regulations related to business operations is preferred, although not essential.
Compensation and Benefits:
As part of this opportunity, you will enjoy a robust package of expatriate benefits, ensuring you are well-supported throughout your time in Nigeria in line with our global mobility policies which is market competitive and thoughtfully designed to provide comprehensive support. Full details of the compensation and benefits will be shared during the interview process, prior to any offer, allowing you to make an informed decision as you embrace this exciting opportunity to gain exposure to new markets and leadership challenges.
Right to Work Requirements:
This position represents a dual secondment opportunity for a duration of 6 months, allowing you to broaden your professional experience while fulfilling S&P Global’s strategic goals in Nigeria. During this assignment, you will retain your current employment status and benefits while gaining exposure to new markets and leadership challenges. Please note that all dual secondment opportunities are subject to local legal requirements and compliance with S&P Global policies.
About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.
S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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