Director

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Role: Director, Private Markets 

The Team: This leadership position will be a part of S&P Global’s Enterprise Data Organization’s (EDO) Capital Markets data operations team. The purpose of this team is to generate gold standard unique market-leading data & analytics to advance private market offerings across all alternate asset classes, helping provide the market with greater insights and transparency. Given that shift, we are looking for a world-class Director for our operational capabilities to stabilize the core team and drive the businesses growth to its full potential over the next phase.  

Impact: 

This is a highly visible role within S&P and will
involve close daily collaboration across multiple data groups, product management teams, other strategic groups within S&P’s EDO, as well as external partners. The successful candidate will have a start-up mindset and approach, experience in quantitative research/analytics and in operationalizing data businesses. They will have a proven track record of leadership and management and will be adaptable to respond to new opportunities while owning and scaling the operational side of the business. This strategic role will own all aspects of private markets operational capabilities including talent management, recruiting, quality assurance processes and standards, operations, and support and maintenance to ensure the highest levels of quality, scalability, performance, maintainability, and service reliability.  

Responsibilities:  

• Exerts strong positive influence over professional development of team managers and members 
• Meeting all critical timelines & requirements on BAU workflows/KPIs & projects, Problem solving at all levels. 
• Provides day-to-day mentoring on work-planning and other specialized tools & skill sets (as relevant for data business) to team members; coaches effectively, which is visible in the performance of team members 
• Lead and implement Data Quality projects based on evolving business prioritization and commercial landscapes. 
• Develop data-driven strategies, balancing the best of technical and product knowledge, and work with the multiple teams to craft best in class capital markets solutions.  
• Developing technical acumen within group for future growth. 
• Executing short-term to long term projects from resource planning to execution in partnership with Data Management team. 
• Stakeholder management - Driving meaningful conversations with the Leadership team and stakeholders based out of different locations. 
• Mastering the culture of Innovation - understanding the process and workflow to the extent that ideas are generated around eliminating gaps in content and establishing best practices. Driving a lean mindset & ability to gain operational efficiency. 
• Constructively engages in mutual feedback process with supervisor, product managers and direct reports; provides concrete, regular and actionable feedback 
• Leads with maturity and inspiration; perceived as a fair and unbiased role model; motivates team members in the group through leadership by example 
• As people leader be an ambassador of organizational values, culture, and strategy. 

What We are Looking For:  

• Understanding of the mechanics of the Capital Markets domain, ability to quantify trends impacting the industry, and ability to provide analysis that can shape commercial decisions. 
• Prior leadership experience in financial data services, with a focus on people management, experience in the private equity/alternative assets industry will be an added advantage. 
• Proven operational management skills with attention to detail within a respected data company. 
• Experience introducing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators and performance metrics. 
• Capacity to give and accept feedback constructively and provide coaching to the team. 
• Flexibility to work across various shifts including night shift on rotational or need basis. 
• Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally, to maintain transparency in the team. 
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, maintain focus while working with routine tasks. 
• The position would require working in rotational/night shifts on need basis. 
   

Core Competencies:  

• Exercise sound judgment in all matters 
• Leverage knowledge and technology to ensure optimal results 
• Drive execution of all client and business-related tasks 
• Provide outstanding service to all client/s - internally & externally 
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization 
• Display organizational insight & influence 
• Foster collaboration & teamwork 
• Develop talent 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• 12+ Years of experience in financial data services with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving transformation or innovation. 
• Experience in building trust with business leads to develop long lasting business relationships. 
• Comfort with a high degree of autonomy and in managing priorities from multiple internal and external stakeholders. 
• The demonstrated ability to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities, simultaneously addressing the urgency of immediate demands with long-term projects, with a track record of successfully juggling multiple projects or tasks simultaneously. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling with data. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

• PowerBI or similar BI tools such as Tableau 
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree  
• Basic technology knowledge of SQL and Gen AI is desirable. 
• Understanding of the Market Intelligence division is preferred.

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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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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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