About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

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

The Team: You are part of the larger Enterprise Strategy & Planning Team reporting to the VP Enterprise Corporate Development .  Specifically, this role focuses on our S&P Global Corporate Strategy supporting a broad range of strategic activies for a business of approximately $14billion in revenue and over 40,000 employees world-wide.  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.

The Impact: The Sr. Director, Enterprise Strategy 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. 

What’s in it for you: You will part of a larger team and gain exposure to our various divisions and get exposure with senior executives across the organization.  There is a focus on corporate strategy development along with some 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a broad range of strategic priorities to ensure deliverables complete on time, which may involve moving strategic initiatives from concepts to actionable business concepts.

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

• In close partnership with Divisional Strategy leads and the overall SPGI Enterprise Strategy team, work on strategic advisory projects focused on strategy development and execution, corporate development, and strategic partnerships (including market entry strategies, executive presentations, financial analysis)

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

• Analyze businesses and opportunities to assist the company in executing strategic decisions

• 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 strategy in a clear and compelling strategic narrative to key stakeholders, tailoring messages depending on executive audience.

• Participate in the preparation of communication of SPG strategy and updates to the board of directors and to the investor community

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.

• Participate in the identification of changes in market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environment, regional or country macro-economic factors, etc. which may require changes to strategic plans, including the progression of technology and its effect on strategic plans.

• Proactively engage with stakeholders to source, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities

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

• Superior strategic and analytical skills with ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations

• 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, including strong executive level PowerPoint skills and ability to summarize strategic rationale succinctly and clearly

• Solid business acumen with knowledge and awareness of the financial data industry and markets

• Preference given to candidates with previous relevant experience in or interacting with a publicly listed company with global operations

• 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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