Communications Senior Manager for Legal, Government Affairs, Risk & Compliance (LGARC)

S&P Global•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Communications Senior Manager will support communications for S&P Global’s Legal, Government Affairs, Risk & Compliance (LGARC) organization, focusing primarily on internal communications and execution. The role is part of the S&P Global Communications team, reports through the S&P Global Ratings Communications team, and works closely with LGARC leaders to communicate priorities, organizational developments, and complex issues clearly and consistently to employees. The successful candidate is a strong writer and effective operator who can manage multiple priorities, build senior stakeholder relationships, translate complex topics into accessible messages, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving environment. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to broader communications initiatives and gain experience across S&P Global Ratings. It includes occasional external communications support, primarily on regulatory and public policy matters and executive visibility, in partnership with LGARC leaders and the broader Communications team. The position is limited to people with indefinite right to work in the United States. For US candidates, the anticipated base salary range is $85,773 to $150,000 USD. Final base salary depends on geographic location, experience, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

Requirements

Approximately 5+ years of relevant communications experience, ideally in a corporate, professional services, financial services, regulatory, or similarly complex environment.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to simplify complex subjects without losing accuracy or nuance.
Strong internal communications experience, including executive communications, employee engagement, and change communications.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work against competing deadlines.
Comfort working directly with senior executives and incorporating feedback quickly.
Sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential, or reputationally significant matters.
Proactive, collaborative approach and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in legal, regulatory, risk, compliance, and public policy issues, and curiosity to develop subject-matter knowledge over time.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

Execute LGARC internal communications plans in collaboration with communications colleagues and LGARC leadership.
Draft and edit executive communications, employee emails, talking points, presentations, organizational announcements, intranet content, and other internal materials.
Support town halls, leadership meetings, employee events, and other internal forums, including agendas, scripts, messaging, and follow-up communications.
Translate complex legal, regulatory, risk, and compliance topics into clear, accessible communications for employees.
Support LGARC change communications, including organizational, leadership, and strategic changes.
Maintain editorial calendars and communications plans, coordinating deadlines, approvals, and distribution.
Identify opportunities to improve employee communications and engagement across LGARC.
Build working relationships across Legal, Government Affairs, Risk and Compliance, and the broader S&P Global Communications organization.
Coordinate communications projects from initial planning through drafting, review, approval, and distribution.
Manage concurrent priorities and adapt effectively when timelines or business needs change.
Partner with Ratings Communications colleagues on selected initiatives and contribute to broader divisional communications when appropriate.
Provide occasional external communications support, primarily concerning regulatory and public policy matters and executive visibility.