Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

S&P Global•New York, NY

About The Position

The Associate Director, Corporate Strategy is part of S&P Global’s Strategy, M&A and Investments Team and focuses on corporate strategy for a business with approximately $14 billion in revenue and more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The role partners with divisions, finance and enterprise functions to establish strategic growth priorities and plans, track performance on important projects and business metrics, and help senior leaders advance strategic initiatives. The position reports to the Global Head of Corporate Strategy. The Associate Director supports near- and long-term strategic objectives and engages with the Enterprise Leadership Team. The role involves managing research and presentation development, supporting senior leaders’ presentations to S&P Global management, and contributing to complex, high-impact projects spanning departments and geographies. The position also partners with teams across S&P Global to assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities, and works with Corporate Development on selected due diligence and transaction execution topics. The role offers exposure to S&P Global’s divisions and senior executives, and contributes to strategic decision-making and planning. It is focused on corporate strategy development, with some M&A prospecting and support for acquisitions, joint ventures and alliance partnerships.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience, including experience in management consulting, financial analysis, M&A modeling and execution, strategy, and/or senior executive exposure and support.
Demonstrated ability to drive 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 succinctly and clearly summarize strategic rationale.
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 in or interacting with a publicly listed company with global operations.
Knowledge of applying AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies.

Responsibilities

Design and execute strategic projects, formulate recommendations, and obtain stakeholder buy-in.
Work with corporate strategy leads and senior management to define and set goals through the annual strategic planning process.
Develop actionable recommendations that support business strategy and goals, and help plan and implement them with senior team members.
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.
Help prepare communications about S&P Global’s strategy and updates for the board of directors and investor community, gradually assuming a central role in presentations.
Work with the M&A team and Chief Client Office colleagues to assess and profile potential acquisition, joint venture and alliance partnership targets.
Participate in scenario planning, case studies and modeling to strengthen the strategy.
Analyze businesses and opportunities to support strategic decisions.
Monitor industry trends, the competitive landscape and emerging technologies.
Identify market, industry, regulatory and macroeconomic changes that may require adjustments to strategic plans, including the effects of technology.
Promote an enterprise mindset and serve as a role model, educator, coach and mentor across the organization.