Director, Site Leader

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: Director, Site Leader Malaysia

Grade (relevant for internal applicants only): 13/14

The Location: Penang, Malaysia

The Site: There are two locations in Malaysia; Jalan Penang (about 500 team members) and Kuala Lumpur (about 200 team members). Team members are from various divisions within S&P Global, the majority are Finance professionals, Finance Operations, FP&A, Accounting, and Finance Systems Technology. This position is based in Penang and co-ordinates with the Kuala Lumpur site lead for an overall vision for Malaysia. 

The Impact: As the Malaysia Site Leader, you are representing S&P Global within the region (which may include relationships with universities, government, etc.) as an ambassador for the S&P Global brand. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to build and attract key talent for the site to further the business objectives of our various divisions. You will provide oversight to manage risk and influence key decisions related to the site and business strategy. As a key leader within the Real Estate Team, reporting to the SVP, Global Real Estate Services, you will be setting a high bar and role-modeling our core values of Discovery, Partnership, and Integrity. 

What’s in it for you:  You will work with multiple divisions identifying the specific needs of each to define and present for approval the sites three-year vision and goals. You will cultivate a high-performance culture of client-centrism while fostering disciplined execution and a metrics-driven approach to support growth. You will work with leaders across the globe to educate them about the site, talent, and contribution of the sites. You will influence the engagement of the talent at the site.

Responsibilities:

Representing S&P Global from an enterprise perspective

As required, representation within the region from a community, media & public relations perspective (may include relationships with universities, government, etc)

Providing oversight to critical country/regional risk and other factors ( Security, Operational Risk, Crisis Management, Regulatory/Legal, and Business Continuity), and country/regional scenario planning

Support the Country Risk Assessment process that will be led by the Risk Management function

Finding opportunities for efficiencies in the country/regional operations, including shared services, office space, taxes, and other areas (includes co-ordination with CBRE facilities to ensure site is operational at optimal levels. Also includes coordination of Town Halls and preparation of site communications)

Connecting country/regional strategies and business development opportunities when it involves multiple divisions at the same time (eg. DEI initiatives. Also includes relevant communications/touch points - including education around the site to others)

Build out a robust talent pool that meets future needs and assist our divisions who wish to grow their footprint at the location

Protecting the Enterprise

Protecting S&Ps reputation

Ensuring a strong culture of ethics, compliance to all applicable laws & controls. It is the Lead’s responsibility to act where necessary

Ensuring the implementation of appropriate corporate governance of country/regional legal entities and their regulatory reporting

Propose opportunities for local legal entity optimization

Prepare plans/build out a robust business continuity plan and other country/regional scenario plans as required to manage risk (security, operational risk, crisis management, regulatory/legal).

Regional Steering Committee (RSC)

Committee to meet once a quarter (as a minimum). Size and membership are at Lead’s discretion. Usually includes key business & functional heads

Site Lead is responsible for developing the agenda (relevant items include Strategy Coordination, Enterprise Protection, People & Risk matters, Audit themes, Vendor Governance, External Relations, Local talent identification, collaboration around local engagement score activities and/or social events)

Minutes should be taken and shared with SPGI’s Corporate Secretary and SPGI’s Operating Committee inclusive of both sites within the country

Reporting

The Site Lead reports into their hierarchical manager for day-to-day business responsibilities, including special projects

The Site Lead should report on metrics defined by their activities and the activities of the RSC

What We’re Looking For:

Critical experiences: 

Held a senior position in a global company with multi-country responsibility and demonstrated cross-cultural effectiveness 

Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding goals and metrics 

Demonstrated ability to design, drive and pace organizational change and bring others along 

Experience leading through Mergers and Acquisitions and related integration processes 

Risk management and development of governance frameworks aligned with the Finance function 

Critical leadership competencies: 

Ability to understand and balance short-term targets while achieving long-term growth for the business 

Must be able to operate nimbly, adjusting to real-time demands while remaining focused on strategic priorities 

Ability to delegate and empower the right people, set up the right structures, goals and metrics, and set high standards and move fast 

Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, retain talent

Must be able to collaborate with peers as part of a cross-functional leadership team and as a partner to key stakeholders 

Ability to navigate the complexities of a global matrix organization

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or an advanced degree in business, management or finance and/or professional certification

Proactive self-starter. Ability to lead and evaluate issues independently and in a fast-paced environment

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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.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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