Assistant Director

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team: S&P Global (SPGI) is a leader in credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. You will be part of the SPGI Internal Audit team with coverage for all SPGI businesses. The SPGI Internal Audit Team is a global team with auditors located in multiple regions around the globe.

The Impact: This is an Assistant Director role responsible for supervising a high performing audit team in completing assigned U.S. SOX compliance activities (including IT and business process SOX and India ICFR testing), operational audits, and contributing to the data analytics and automation efforts within the Internal Audit Team. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of processes and key controls, identify control gaps and assess risks, learn and apply data analytics tools across audit activities, build strong ties with the business and local management, gain exposure to team management and assist in assessing the overall internal control environment. You will report directly to the VP, Internal Audit, and dotted line to the Head of Corporate Services & SOX globally. This role will be part of the Internal Audit leadership team.

What’s in it for you: 

• Opportunity to work with management across a premier global firm to empower the markets of the future.
• Ability to collaborate with global team of seasoned financial services/audit professionals and access to the latest technological and data analytic tools.
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and more.
• Advancement opportunities in a global company with presence in 30+ geographies. This role has the flexibility to work at least two days a week in the office (Hybrid working environment)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate U.S. SOX compliance testing efforts in conjunction with the external audit team. Review existing SOX program scope and identify areas for control rationalization, control enhancement, and testing approach changes.
• Oversee and review U.S. SOX testing to ensure timely completion in accordance with internal documentation standards.
• Research and assess deficiencies identified and work with management to identify solutions. Follow-up on remediation activities to verify appropriate resolution
• Provide guidance to control owners on testing and documentation expectations in performance of the controls. Work with control owners to validate control language and attributes and ensuring changes to processes are updated timely.
• Lead, develop and retain a high performing team, with focus on building talent, continued engagement and development. Motivate and inspire the team by leading examples, providing continued feedback and coaching. Support audit leadership team in effective resource planning and management.
• Drive, monitor and evaluate the team’s performance in alignment with the key strategic goals of Internal Audit Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems / Accounting, is required. Big 4 experience supporting SOX testing with specific background in IT SOX testing.
• Hands on practitioner experience supporting onshore and offshore stakeholder and team engagement and SOX deliverables.
• 6-8 years of experience assessing and testing IT controls for complex ERP systems (Salesforce, Workday, and Sailpoint) and Software as a Service platforms to support the delivery of the SOX testing, with 3-5 years team management experience.

• Strong knowledge of IT general and IT application controls (supporting revenue, general ledger, accounts receivables/payables, )
• Support IT digital infrastructure and application audits as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. SOX / ICFR testing and audits.
• Ability to leverage data analytics tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience in team management and ability to prioritize work allocation effectively.
• CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA (required) or equivalent qualifications.
• Willing to travel (domestic and international) – as needed.
• Effective communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced deliverables, team-oriented environment
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to influence peers, team members and Internal Audit Leadership Team.
• Possess high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

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.

  
  

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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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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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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