Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 Role: Associate Director, S&P Global Corporate Strategy Team: You are part of the larger Enterprise Strategy & Planning Team reporting into the Corporate Strategy team. This role focuses on S&P Global Corporate Strategy supporting a broad range of strategic activities for a business of approximately $14billion in revenue and over 40,000 employees worldwide. As part of a larger enterprise team, you will contribute towards the establishment of strategic growth priorities and plans and tracking key business metrics and progress against strategic initiatives. Impact: The Associate Director, Corporate Strategy is an important member of the Strategy team and participates in driving the near‑ and long‑term strategic objectives for the business. You will participate in multiple complex projects of significant strategic impact at one time, often across departmental boundaries and geographies. You will manage the presentation creation process and lead preparation of regular reports and presentations to the S&P Global management teams. What’s in it for you: You will be 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: Design and execute strategic projects, formulating strategic recommendations and obtaining stakeholder buy‑in. Work with leads in corporate strategy and senior management to define and set goals through the annual strategic planning process. Develop actionable recommendations that support the business strategy and goals. Work with the senior members of the team to plan and implement recommendations and contribute to building trust and consensus building. Develop business and operational action plans and work with peers, senior management and stakeholders to drive implementation. Participate in the articulation of 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, occasionally assuming a central role in presentations. Work with the M&A team and Chief Client Office colleagues to support the profile of target companies for acquisitions, joint ventures and alliance partnerships. Participate in scenario planning, case studies and modeling capabilities to strengthen the strategy. Analyze businesses and opportunities to assist the company in executing strategic decisions. 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. Be a role model, educator, coach, mentor across the wider organization. Be an advocate for an enterprise mind‑set. Compensation/Benefits Information: Base salary range: $120,456 to $207,939 USD (dependent on location, experience, skills, etc.). Eligible for annual incentive plan. Eligible for additional S&P Global benefits. What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 6+ years of relevant experience including 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: For individuals returning to work after caring responsibilities, we encourage application and active support as part of our Return to Work initiative. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr S&P Global, Inc.