About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: The Chief of Staff (CoS) works directly with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of S&P Global Ratings and with the CCO’s senior leadership team both internally and externally. The role reports directly to the CCO and will work with the utmost confidentiality acting as a liaison and advisor.

The Impact and Responsibilities: 

Impact: The role is strategic and facilitative and requires a combination of analysis and project management skills together with a willingness to play an active, behind the scenes role. Collaboration across functions and geographies is vital as you will handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing up longer term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. Using independent leadership, you will co-ordinate and complete projects ranging from written product, PowerPoint presentation and Excel analysis. This role would suit a self-starter with a ‘roll-up-your sleeves’ attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can respond to requests with urgency, organization and enthusiasm.
 

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate agendas, prep and follow up for key recurring S&P Global Ratings Operating Committee meetings, Board meetings and QFRs/QBRs.

• Leverage internal resources to collect and analyze key data including KPI and financial performance metrics.

• Track and report out on critical OneCommercial projects and programs.

• With guidance from CCO, lead strategic planning efforts for; 1) Setting agenda for weekly OneCommercial leadership team reporting to CCO 2) CCO’s Offsites, 2) Senior management training and team building projects 3) Key leadership presentations and special projects 4) helping to expand the CCO’s external profile.

• Coordinate and partner with internal Communications team to drive CCO communications, stakeholder outreach, and speaking engagements (internal and external).

• Support CCO’s reporting activities; coordinate and support the preparation of CCO reports for internal awareness of the key developments in One Commercial.

• Drive the effectiveness and organization of the CCO; 1) Drive domestic and international trip planning to maximize the CCO time and impact with key stakeholders and customers, 2) Analyze and create a strategic view of the CCO’s calendar with recommendations of countries to visit, 3) Facilitate effective interactions between CCO and internal/external constituents (meeting prep, briefings, follow-ups, etc.).

• Track progress on action items for the CCO to present to the President and other members of Ratings’ Opco.

• Execution of selected key initiatives or projects and additional duties as assigned by the CCO.

• Proactive management the Office of CCO T&E Budget.

• Partner with Divisional and Enterprise Chiefs of Staff to achieve enterprise outcomes.

• Represent OneCommercial with professionalism, acting as a role model for delivery excellence.

• Travel with the CCO as needed (domestic and international).

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week 

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 $124,192 USD to $232,000 USD. 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. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here. 

What We’re Looking For: 
Basic Required Qualifications: 

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 8+ years of experience in financial services, professional services or related field; comprehensive understanding of S&P Global Rating’s businesses, products and services.

• Deep knowledge and understanding of S&P Global, including strong internal network.

• Ability to drive solutions and influence outcomes, including among more senior stakeholders

• Independent, self-starter able to work at a face pace and under pressure to solve problems.

• Very strong communication and facilitation together with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across the organization to drive business results.