About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

The Role: Sr. Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights Strategy

The Team: You are part of the larger Enterprise Strategy & Planning Team.  Specifically, this role focuses on our S&P Global Commodity Insights business.  Commodity Insights powers decisions that transform trade. From the shift towards sustainability to unpredictable supply chains and geopolitical influences, CI provide insights needed to clarify uncertainties and drive informed decisions for a resilient future.  As part of a larger enterprise team, you will have complementary talent to support your success as you oversee establishing strategic growth priorities and plans and tracking key business metrics and progress against strategic initiatives.

Commodity Insights is an independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in news, pricing and analytics to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets.

The Impact: The Director, CI Strategy for S&P Global Commodity Insights is a critical member of the Strategy team and is focused on driving the near- and long-term strategic objectives for the business.  You will manage multiple complex projects of significant strategic impact at one time, often across departmental boundaries and geographies.  You will influence senior leaders across the business and functional groups and build consensus and ownership of ideas, plans and output.  You will have a direct report to support your efforts and you will be part of the broader Enterprise Strategy Team.

What’s in it for you: You will support the development and execution of strategy for the S&P Global Commodity Insights business, with a particular focus on M&A prospecting, due diligence, and transaction execution. In this role, you will partner closely with teams across S&P Global to identify and assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Chief Financial Officer on strategic projects and supporting presentations to senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy development for the division, leveraging cross-functional teams of subject matter experts.

• In close partnership with Divisional Strategy leads and SPGI Enterprise Strategy and corporate development leaders, work on strategic advisory projects focused on strategy development and execution, corporate development, and strategic partnerships (including market entry strategies, executive presentations, financial analysis, etc.) for the CI division and support execution of strategic investments.

• Leverage scenario planning, case studies and modeling capabilities to strengthen the strategy.

• Drive execution of top divisional strategies, working closely with Commercial and Product Management stakeholders. This involves moving strategic initiatives from concepts to actionable business concepts

• AI Strategy & Execution: Drive execution of CI’s longer-term AI strategy in collaboration with key internal stakeholders

• Support acquisitions and partnerships which strengthen S&P Global CI’s market position, as well as expand our footprint in high priority geographic and/or commodity/energy markets.

• Develop and maintain financial analysis models to assist in investment evaluation and business case development, project prioritization and investment approval process.

• Articulate the S&P Global CI strategy in a clear and compelling strategic narrative to key stakeholders, tailoring messages depending on executive audience.

• Lead communication of SPG CI’s strategy and updates to the board of directors and to the investor community

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies. In partnership with Commercial and Strategy colleagues, conduct market research and leverage internal customer insights to identify new opportunities and enhance existing products.

• Identify changes in market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environment, regional or country macro-economic factors, etc. which may require changes to strategic plans.

• Lead project-specific cross-function teams to deliver excellent strategy output. Be a role model, educator, coach, mentor across the wider organization.

• Proactively engage with external stakeholders to source, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities for the division in close collaboration with Commercial stakeholders

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 $174,420 to $305,205 USD. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree in related field or MBA strongly preferred 

• 10+ years of relevant experience including but not limited to financial analysis, M&A modelling and execution, strategy, and/or senior executive exposure and support

• Demonstrated ability to drive projects with significant strategic impact

• Highly motivated, demonstrated ability to take initiative and ability to influence senior leaders

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities

• Solid business acumen with knowledge and awareness of commodity and energy markets

• Preference to candidate with knowledge of application of AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies

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 Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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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