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

Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development, S&P Global Ratings ImpactReporting to the Global Head of Ratings Strategy, the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development will lead strategy development, business development, and strategic alliances for the division. The role will drive key strategic initiatives, strategic advisory, and process improvement across the organization in partnership with Commercial, Analytical, and Corporate Strategy. About The Role Grade Level (for internal use): 14 ImpactReporting to the Global Head of Ratings Strategy, the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development will lead strategy development, business development, and strategic alliances for the division. The role will drive key strategic initiatives, strategic advisory, and process improvement across the organization in partnership with Commercial, Analytical, and Corporate Strategy. Responsibilities Lead strategy development for the division, leveraging cross-functional teams of subject matter experts. Work in close partnership with S&P Global Ratings Strategy and SPGI strategy and corporate development leaders on strategic advisory projects focused on strategy development, execution, corporate development, and strategic partnerships, including market entry strategies, executive presentations, and financial analysis. Leverage scenario planning, case studies, and modeling capabilities to strengthen strategy. Drive execution of top divisional strategies, working closely with Commercial and Analytical stakeholders to move 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 that strengthen S&P Global Ratings’ market position and 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. Articulate 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 that may require changes to strategic plans. Lead a team of strategy experts and project‑specific cross‑functional teams to deliver excellent strategy output. Be a role model, educator, coach, and 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. Basic Required Qualifications 10+ years in financial services, management consulting (strategic and business planning), or corporate development/business development roles. Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree (Masters or MBA) preferred; deep understanding of the credit ratings business and credit experience. Strategy and 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. 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 to execute initiatives, effectively prioritizing projects and meeting 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 and capabilities) with a focus on continual learning. Curiosity and drive with an innovative mindset. Compensation and Benefits S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $174,420 to $305,205. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here. Benefits Overview 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 partners and little ones, with best‑in‑class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards – small perks can make a big difference. 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 contact EEO Compliance at EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com. Job Details Job ID: 321662Posted On: 2025-11-03Location: New York, New York, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr