Global Head of Corporate Strategy

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

15

About the Role:

The Team:

Our Strategy team is pivotal in defining and executing the corporate strategy roadmap for S&P Global. We align across divisions and functions to establish a unified strategic direction. As a leader, you will help drive both short and long-term strategic ambitions in collaboration with divisional and functional strategy leads. The team is proficient in defining strategic opportunities and priorities, translating them into financial and investment implications, including portfolio reviews and acquisitions, ensuring robust steer on organic and inorganic levers. The team's responsibilities include updating the Board of Directors, conducting cross-divisional and enterprise-wide strategic reviews, and leading Competitive Intelligence and our Gen-AI Strategy initiatives.  Your colleagues include the Head of M&A and Ventures and you are part of the Global Finance Team which include SVP’s in Finance and the CFO’s of our respective divisions.

Key Success Elements:

• Support the SVP and team to:

  • Deliver meaningful industry and market insights and facilitate successful Board meetings.

  • Unite enterprise-wide teams (incl. Divisional and functional leadership) to develop and execute strategic initiatives

  • Effectively manage enterprise-wide goals and metrics through robust set of roadmaps, key results and scorecards.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Shape and articulate S&P Global's strategy in a compelling narrative tailored to key stakeholders including Board of Directors

• Conduct strategic reviews to identify, prioritize and enable execution of key enterprise-wide strategic priorities across divisions (e.g., business cases, investment and resource allocations, financial forecasts)

• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

• Drive the development and delivery of Enterprise annual goals and scorecards, preparing performance reviews for the Board.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and CFOs to align strategic goals with financial objectives.

• Assist to Identify growth opportunities and assess risks to drive outsized business performance.

• Manage multiple initiatives on strategy, planning, and new business development.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and innovation to ensure successful strategy implementation.

• Serve as a critical business adviser, guiding the organization to unlock potential within our evolving client base.

• Act as change agent and grow talent within and outside the strategy team

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $207,060 to $369,465. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in the financial services sector, management consulting (in the areas of strategic and business planning, or in corporate development/ business development roles.

• Advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.

• Proven track record of leading successful strategic initiatives and transactions.

• Experience with Senior Executive and Board of Director presentations.

• Strong strategy consultancy, analytical, and modeling experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of our industries, clients, and relevant processes.

Key Soft Skills:

• Ability to navigate complex organizations efficiently.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.

• Collaborative work style across diverse teams and departments.

• Innovative thinker, open to brainstorming, and comfortable with opposition.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with global markets.

• Strong network within the finance and investment community.

• Experience partnering with FP&A, Alliance teams, and divisional Strategy teams.

• Customer, investor, and/or capital markets-facing experience.

• Ability to drive change within a global organization.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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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