Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory and Export Control (Houston)

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):13Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory and Export ControlResponsibilities and Impact:The Impact:The Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory and Export Control will be responsible for providing second line of defense regulatory advice and execution oversight across sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering (AML), and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABC) compliance topics.Your leadership will be instrumental in protecting S&P Global from financial crimes compliance regulatory, operational, and reputational risks. You will ensure that financial crimes risks are proactively identified and addressed with the First Line of Defense, that compliance requirements are consistently implemented, and that the company’s reputation for integrity and trust is upheld in every market and business activity.The role will serve as a key advisor for New Product Approval (NPA) and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring financial crimes compliance requirements are designed, risk-assessed, approved, implemented, and validated for new solutions and geographic expansions.This role reports to the VP, Global Head of Financial Crimes Compliance within S&P Global Enterprise Risk & Compliance and partners closely with each of the enterprise Divisions, as well as corporate functions and first-line stakeholders globally.This role is key in ensuring the enterprise has a fit for purpose program that is in compliance with global financial crimes compliance laws and regulations.This role requires a combination of regulatory and technical knowledge, analysis, knowledge of businesses, project management skills and the ability to effectively collaborate across global functions and regions.Responsibilities:Provide practical, risk-based regulatory advice on complex sanctions, export control, AML, and ABC matters to all S&P Global Divisions and Functions globally—including Energy, Market Intelligence, Indices, and Ratings.Design and translate complex financial crimes compliance standards into practical, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk.Advise on higher-risk topics including restricted party and jurisdictional risk, customer/third-party risk, payment/use-case risk, data/content/service delivery risk, and cross-border operating considerations.Represent FCC in NPA forums and other commercialization/governance bodies across all S&P Global Divisions and Functions.Partner with Product, Technology, Legal, Risk, Privacy, Procurement, and Operations to ensure FCC requirements are embedded into design, including controls, workflows, documentation, and monitoring.Establish clear go/no-go criteria, escalation paths, and approval conditions for higher-risk initiatives; ensure decisions are documented and auditable.Support safe business execution while protecting the company from regulatory and reputational risk.Engage with Divisional Compliance and first line teams and corporate functions (e.g., Legal, Internal Audit, Technology, People, Finance, Procurement, Privacy, Security) to drive consistent FCC adoption and operationalization across all S&P Global Divisions and Functions.Lead cross-functional working groups as needed to resolve complex issues, remove blockers, and ensure consistent execution across regions.Partner across all Divisions and Functions to embed and continuously enhance financial crimes compliance within enterprise change initiatives (e.g., product enhancements, technology modernization, process re-engineering, operating model changes, vendor/third-party transformations, and geographic expansion readiness).Act as a strategic second-line advisor to help stakeholders design controls into workflows upfront (“build it in, not bolt it on”), aligning compliance requirements with business outcomes and operational practicality.Influence enterprise roadmaps by advocating for FCC needs in the planning cycle (e.g., intake, prioritization, design reviews, release governance), ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, and sustainable ownership are in place.Proactively identify emerging risks, challenge and influence stakeholders, and ensure the program enables the business to meet strategic goals while operating within the company’s risk appetite.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 $149,031 USD to $260,291.25 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:10+ years of financial crimes compliance experience in a highly regulated, global organization (or equivalent advisory experience). Deep expertise in sanctions compliance and demonstrated ability to advise on complex, ambiguous scenarios.Demonstrated subject matter expert in laws, regulations, and associated guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, and European Union.Working knowledge and practical advisory capability across export controls, AML, and ABC (depth may vary by topic but must be credible for senior stakeholder engagement and escalation management).Attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindsetStrong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to convert regulatory expectations into implementable requirements.Excellent stakeholder management skills, including ability to influence, negotiate, and drive decisions with senior leaders.Strong analytical skills and ability to create clear executive-level reporting and metrics.Experience in developing/enhancing financial crimes-related program elements within existing structures.Ability to expertly prioritize and execute multiple initiatives, projects and tasksExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentStrong interpersonal, and negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to drive consensus across business groups and deal with challenging situations at all levels of the business in a resilient, confident, and practical mannerExcellent analytical and quantitative skills, ability to analyze and interpret data for metrics reportingExcellent problem-solving skills, informed by deep and varied experience in forging compliance solutionsSelf-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.A forward-thinking approach to work, with proven experience integrating AI and modern technologies to automate routine tasks, streamline operations, and foster smarter workflowsAdditional Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience working within both U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions in a financial crimes compliance role with global responsibility is a strong plus. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, advanced degree strongly preferredICA, ACAMS, ACSCA or other industry related sanctions certification preferredProven project management skills a strong plusRight 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, PartnershipThroughout 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