About the Role:

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The Team:
As the Global Group Head of Communications for S&P Global Market Intelligence and the Enterprise Data Organization you will serve as a key strategic leader for each business as well as a key leader in S&P Globals Communications team. This role will involve advising the C-suite Presidents and senior stakeholders by providing strategic counsel and guidance that spans both communications and broader business initiatives. You will lead a global team of high-performing communications professionals fostering a high-performance team culture while developing a strong leadership bench. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing communication strategies that enhance the reputation of each business and effectively engage with various stakeholders including media employees investors and customers. This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and is a member of the OpCo for S&P Global Market Intelligence and the Enterprise Data Organization along with being a member of the Communications Leadership Team.

The Impact:
In this role you will be responsible for:

• Driving strategic external and internal communications for the divisions and functions leading a global team of communicators around the world.

• Working closely with the S&P Global Market Intelligence & EDO President the Operating Committee and the rest of their leadership teams as well as support functions including marketing finance people and legal.

• Leading external communications for the division developing strategic plans to enhance the reputation and showcase the depth of S&P Global Market Intelligence and EDO to media globally.

• Connecting our people to our purpose by bringing our divisional strategy to life communicating our initiatives and elevating the employee experience.

• Partnering with the rest of the Communications Leadership team and their groups the divisional People Team and Enterprise teams to build communication strategies that drive engagement in support of major People initiatives and change communications aligned with the business priorities.

• The successful applicant will bring global and local knowledge contacts and expertise to implement these strategic communication initiatives. Your responsibilities will also include identifying and implementing leading industry standards exploring new methods and advancing our capabilities by driving engagement and meaningful two-way communications. This role demands a passionate innovative and critical thinker always looking for exciting and creative ways to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time and through the right channels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the S&P Global Market Intelligence & EDO communications strategy encompassing both internal and external communications aligned with S&P Globals enterprise communications goals.

• Partner with Divisional Presidents and the Operating Committee along with their leadership teams and the Internal Communications Center of Excellence to ensure successful global internal communications that drive engagement across all S&P Market Intelligence & EDO personnel and keep them well-informed to help achieve business objectives.

• Provide strategic thinking and direction to senior leaders in planning and executing internal communication programs.

• Support the Operating Committee in developing and executing change management communications that inspire our people.

• Draft and secure approval for key messages to be delivered to regional business or large functional area employees managing the development of content on change management business strategies and growth.

• Provide hands-on support for leadership communications coaching and advising senior leaders creating communication plans producing and publishing content across multiple channels (e.g. intranet email etc.) and organizing town halls and other events.

• Dive deep into employee feedbackutilizing metrics and insights to spot trends identify changes in behaviors and address peaks and valleys in engagement.

• Create and lead the S&P Global Market Intelligence & EDO external communication strategy overseeing the global implementation of regional programs.

• Oversee the divisions thought leadership program aimed at showcasing data depth thought leadership key financial services topics global markets commentary and positioning the division as a thought leader in the evolving GenAI space.

• Collaborate with a broad slate of expert spokespeople across the financial services data GenAI and other relevant sectors on high-profile external placements including op-eds and broadcast opportunities.

• Identify and align with market trends that impact or influence communication programs.

• Lead the divisions crisis communications strategy in alignment with the Public Relations Center of Excellence aimed at protecting its reputation through the proactive development of approved messaging especially regarding benchmark methodologies.

• Create a metrics-driven reporting framework for communications that demonstrates accountability and showcases progress against the overall communications strategy in a digestible format for divisional Operating Committee leadership.

• Manage media share of voice against peer competitors and proactively make recommendations to tailor the communications program based on metrics.

• Manage the Divisional Communication team and support their ongoing career development.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $300000 to $400000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here.

What Were Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Communications Journalism English Business Finance or related fields; Masters degree preferred.

• 15 years of experience in internal corporate or strategic communications or a related field within the financial industry preferably within a regulated business.

• Strategic thinker who can translate complex concepts into actionable understandable plans programs and materials.

• Strategic and creative problem solver with the ability to think big picture and dive into the details delivering on communication programs.

• Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders build strong relationships and networks and effectively drive convince and influence others.

• Passion for strengthening organizational culture and productivity and building community within a global diverse workforce.

• Ability to multitask working on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.

• Flexibility to participate in strategic project work and potentially external communications.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Advanced writing editing and presentation skills.

• Ability to convey subtle technical or complex messages in writing.

• Highly collaborative professional who leads through authentic influence and can galvanize teams by bringing forward passion enthusiasm and energy.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see their work within overall department/business goals and identify opportunities for evolution.

• Experience leading organizational change and communication projects preferably in a fast-moving matrixed organization.

• Previous experience developing global internal communication plans to support our people champion our brand and activate employee engagement through tools that inform and inspire the organization.

• Previous experience developing innovative global external communication plans that proactively help grow and defend market-leading brands.

• Proven track record of global cross-functional partnership and relationship management.

• Experience program/project managing complex cross-functional global communication initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a matrixed organization with acute awareness of complex problems and the ability to tailor communication strategies to meet business needs.

• Experience working on highly sensitive business issues and crisis communications.

• Experience partnering with/providing counsel to senior executives with the courage to champion new ideas and approaches challenge positions and influence outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level communications and channel strategies.

• Proven track record of effectively managing and coaching direct reports.

• Experience in the financial services and/or data and analytics space is preferred.

Whats In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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