Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

S&P Global•New York, NY

19h

About The Position

The Associate Director, Corporate Strategy is part of S&P Global’s Strategy, M&A and Investments Team and reports to the Global Head of Corporate Strategy. The role supports corporate strategy for a global business with approximately $14 billion in revenue and more than 40,000 employees, partnering with divisions, finance, and enterprise functions. The position contributes to strategic growth priorities and plans, tracks key initiatives and business metrics, and helps senior leaders advance high-impact strategic projects. The Associate Director helps drive near- and long-term strategic objectives and engages with the Enterprise Leadership Team. The role manages research and presentation development, supports senior leaders in communicating important topics to S&P Global management, and works across departments and geographies on complex projects. It also partners with Corporate Development and other teams to assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities, support selected due diligence and transaction execution, and evaluate potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliances.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience, including experience in areas such as management consulting, financial analysis, M&A modeling and execution, strategy, or senior executive support.
Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams and substantial portions of projects with significant strategic impact.
Superior strategic and analytical skills, including the ability to draw insights and develop clear recommendations.
High motivation, initiative, and ability to influence senior leaders.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-management capabilities, including executive-level PowerPoint skills and the ability to summarize strategic rationale clearly and succinctly.
Solid business acumen and knowledge of the financial data industry and markets.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Relevant experience working in or interacting with a publicly listed company with global operations.
Knowledge of applying AI to financial services, familiarity with emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies.

Responsibilities

Design and execute strategic projects, develop strategic recommendations, and obtain stakeholder buy-in.
Work with corporate strategy leads and senior management to define goals through the annual strategic planning process.
Develop actionable recommendations that support business strategy and goals, and help plan and implement them.
Develop business and operational action plans and work with peers, senior management, and stakeholders to drive implementation.
Help articulate S&P Global’s strategy through clear, compelling narratives tailored to executive audiences.
Support communications about S&P Global’s strategy and updates to the board of directors and investor community, with the opportunity to assume a central presentation role over time.
Work with M&A and Chief Client Office colleagues to assess and profile target companies for acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliance partnerships.
Participate in scenario planning, case studies, and modeling to strengthen the strategy.
Analyze businesses and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
Monitor industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
Identify market, industry, regulatory, regional, and macroeconomic changes that may require strategic-plan adjustments, including technology developments and their effects.
Promote an enterprise mindset and serve as a role model, educator, coach, and mentor across the organization.