Senior Director, Corporate Development - Mobility

S&P Global • Centreville, VA

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About The Position

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility. Position Overview The Senior Director, Corporate Development is a senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer. This individual will lead initiatives that connect corporate development activities, including partnerships, acquisitions, and new market entry, with a cohesive, market-facing narrative that drives client acquisition, and revenue growth. This is a highly visible role for a strategic thinker who understands that the best deals are won through compelling positioning as much as financial acumen.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, or Strategy strongly preferred.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience spanning corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated success leading both business development initiatives and market-facing marketing strategies.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to build business cases, evaluate partnerships, and assess market opportunities.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, able to craft compelling narratives for both external audiences and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with post-merger integration would be a real plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated corporate development strategies that align with organizational growth objectives, ensuring new partnerships and acquisitions amplify market presence.
• Develop a strategic M&A agenda and actively pursue, evaluate and execute on targets.
• Lead go-to-market strategy for new business ventures, partnerships, and expanded service lines, translating deal activity into compelling external narratives.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate strategic partnerships, alliances, and market expansion opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to inform both corporate development priorities and marketing positioning.
• Strong understanding of technology on both our products and the broader tech landscape.
• Present corporate development and marketing strategy recommendations to C-suite and Board stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, compelling business cases.
• Build and lead a cross-functional team by working very closely with the business to evaluate potential targets (strategic fit, synergies, financials) and drive decision-making.
• Track KPIs across both business development and marketing channels to measure ROI and continuously optimize strategy.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

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