Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

S&P Global • New York, NY

4d • $120,456 - $207,939 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Corporate Strategy is an important member of the Strategy team and participates in driving the near- and long-term strategic objectives for the business. You will participate in multiple complex projects of significant strategic impact at one time, often across departmental boundaries and geographies. You will manage the presentation creation process and lead preparation of regular reports and presentations to the S&P Global management teams. You will part of a larger team and gain exposure to our various divisions and get exposure with senior executives across the organization. There is a focus on corporate strategy development along with some M&A prospecting, due diligence, and transaction execution. In this role, you will partner closely with teams across S&P Global to identify and assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience including but not limited to financial analysis, M&A modelling and execution, strategy, and/or senior executive exposure and support
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects with significant strategic impact
• Superior strategic and analytical skills with ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations
• Highly motivated, demonstrated ability to take initiative and ability to influence senior leaders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities, including strong executive level PowerPoint skills and ability to summarize strategic rationale succinctly and clearly
• Solid business acumen with knowledge and awareness of the financial data industry and markets

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates with previous relevant experience in or interacting with a publicly listed company with global operations
• Preference to candidate with knowledge of application of AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes strategic projects, formulating strategic recommendations and obtaining stakeholder buy-in.
• Works with leads in corporate strategy and senior management to define and set goals through the annual strategic planning process.
• Develops actionable recommendations that support the business strategy and goals.
• Works with the senior members of the team to plan and implement recommendations and contribute to the building of trust and consensus building.
• Develop business and operational action plans and work with peers, senior management and stakeholders to drive implementation.
• Participate in the articulation of the S&P Global strategy in a clear and compelling strategic narrative to key stakeholders, tailoring messages depending on executive audience.
• Participate in the preparation of communication of SPG strategy and updates to the board of directors and to the investor community, occasionally assuming a central role in presentations.
• Work with the M&A team and Chief Client Office colleagues to support to profile target companies for acquisitions, joint ventures and alliance partnerships.
• Participate in scenario planning, case studies and modeling capabilities to strengthen the strategy.
• Analyze businesses and opportunities to assist the company in executing strategic decisions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in the identification of changes in market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environment, regional or country macro-economic factors, etc. which may require changes to strategic plans, including the progression of technology and its effect on strategic plans.
• Be a role model, educator, coach, mentor across the wider organization.
• Be an advocate for an enterprise mind-set.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts to referral incentive awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level