Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development, S&P Global Ratings

Senior Director Of Strategy And Business Development

Reporting to the Global Head of Ratings Strategy, the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development will be responsible for leading strategy development, business development, and strategic alliances for the division. They will be responsible for leading key strategic initiatives, strategic advisory, and process improvement across the organization in close partnership with Commercial, Analytical, and Corporate Strategy.

Responsibilities :

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

In close partnership with S&P Global Ratings Strategy and SPGI 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 Ratings 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 Analytical stakeholders. This involves moving strategic initiatives from concepts to actionable business concepts

AI Strategy & Execution : Drive execution of SPGR's longer-term AI strategy in collaboration with key internal stakeholders

Support acquisitions and partnerships which strengthen S&P Global Ratings' market position, as well as expand our footprint in high priority geographic markets.

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

Strategy Communication

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

Lead communication of SPGR 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, conduct market research and leverage internal customer insights and NPS data 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 a team of strategy experts, and 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.

What we are looking for :

Basic Required Qualifications :

15+ years in financial services, management consulting (in the areas of strategic and business planning), or in corporate development / business development roles

Bachelor's degree : an advanced degree (Masters or MBA), preferred deep understanding of the credit ratings business, and debt capital markets / credit experience.

Strategy / management consulting experience

Simultaneously managed multiple initiatives on strategy, corporate development, and new business development

Experience leading strategic initiatives in a matrixed enterprise environment.

Strategy / Strategic Alliance teams (at a corporate level) and Product Development teams

Experience leading through mergers and acquisitions.

Customer, investor and / or capital markets-facing experience

Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively connect stakeholders at all levels across a highly matrixed organization.

Demonstrated ability of executing initiatives including effectively prioritizing projects and meet aggressive, recurring deadlines.

Advance knowledge of application of AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies.

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

Exceptional strategic and analytical skills with ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations.

Attention to detail with ability to dive into new topics and quickly absorb and distil large amounts of complex / detailed information into a readily digestible work product.

Superior executive-level presentation skills - able to distill complicated, multi-faceted issues into the key items to bring to leadership's attention.

Ability to work in an ambiguous, regulated, and highly matrixed environment.

Superior communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated team leadership with a history of superior people management and development skills (helping people grow their skills / capabilities) with a focus on continual learning.

Curiosity and drive with an innovative mindset.

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.

About S&P Global Ratings

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com / ratings

Our Purpose :

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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.

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