About the Role:

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The Team:  Risk & Compliance is a second line of defense enterprise function of S&P Global, responsible for identifying, measuring, challenging, and mitigating key risks while ensuring regulatory compliance. We work closely with Divisional and Corporate stakeholders to implement effective strategies and develop policies, provide expert advice, and deliver training to promote ethical conduct and adherence to regulations across the organization.

The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and principled leader to serve as Head of Corporate Regulatory Compliance, responsible for advancing our global compliance program and overseeing internal investigations with integrity, discretion, and strategic foresight. This role requires a strategic thinker who can make decisions that have a significant impact across the enterprise.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of legal, risk, and ethics shaping our corporate culture and safeguarding our reputation. You'll work with a team of global compliance professionals and partner closely with Legal, Risk, People, Audit, and business leadership to foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

This role will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer of S&P Global.

Responsibilities: 

• Design, lead, and continuously evolve the corporate regulatory compliance framework, ensuring alignment with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and company values.

• Serve as the main point of compliance contact for the Chief Client Office (CCO) & Enterprise Data Office (EDO) to provide fit-for-purpose compliance support and advice.

• Foster a strong compliance and control culture, including ensuring adequate management focus and demonstrative “tone from the top” and inclusive “speak up” culture.

• Partner and collaborate with colleagues across the organization, including those within the Divisional and Corporate functions, on all regulatory compliance matters to maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all we do – a commitment that is reflected in our core values, our culture and how S&P Global engages in business each day.

• Direct and lead compliance-related internal investigations (or the compliance-related aspects of wider internal investigations) of potential policy breaches, including preparing reports of reviews conducted, conclusions, and required actions. Analyze and report on investigation trends and identify opportunities for enhancing the investigations process.

• Actively engage and partner with Divisional Compliance and Corporate leadership on the implementation of policies and procedures and the development of global compliance education.

• Monitor global regulatory developments at scale, including, but not limited to, antitrust, sustainability, financial conduct, technology, and translate them into actionable guidance and strategies to mitigate risk for business leadership and other stakeholders.

• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; implement corrective action and mitigate the risk of recurrence.

• Review and approve content intended for external parties to ensure compliance with internal policies & procedures.

• Coordinate with Divisional Compliance and Corporate teams to share best practices and ensure valuable information sharing.

• Mentor, lead, and grow a team of regulatory compliance specialists supporting S&P Global.

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 $161,100 to $280,000. 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 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:

• 15+ years of proven experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry.

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