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The Team

In-Business Controls (IBC) is an integral part of the Global Ratings Service team comprising a diverse group of 50 employees spread across our offices worldwide. We are dedicated to strengthening SPGR risk and control framework and empowering SPGR to manage risks confidently while enabling innovation and compliant growth in fast-changing markets. We set the standard for balancing rigor and agility. Our culture thrives on collaboration and a global mindset fostering an environment of inclusivity and continuous learning. We encourage our team members to challenge the status quo embrace new perspectives and drive transformative solutions.

Job Summary

The Global Head of IBC builds trust and brings people together to protect the SPGR franchise and champion a strong risk culture by strengthening and monitoring a robust first-line risk and control framework that adapts to evolving market dynamics and regulatory requirements. They actively engage stakeholders across SPGR practices and SPGI functions to foster collaboration transparency and shared accountability. They deliver actionable insights that enable informed risk-based decision-making and support effective regulatory compliance. They foster innovation and operational excellence in all risk and operational processes ensuring SPGR can respond swiftly and responsibly to emerging risks and addition they support Workforce of the Future initiatives by adapting the risk and control framework where needed and preparing the IBCs workforce. The Global Head of IBC sets the cultural tone for their team modeling behaviors that foster inclusion accountability and shared purpose. Their leadership is grounded in execution turning ideas into action and delivering results that matter. They work across boundaries to grow capability strengthen relationships and build presence both inside and outside the business.

Key Skills

• Ability to demonstrate leadership presence in complex high-stakes moments; to guide teams through scrutiny from boards and regulators with clarity and confidence.

• Expert in creating and improving a flexible risk and control framework that adapts to market and regulatory changes.

• Ability to develop effective trust-based relationships throughout the organization to influence risk-aware decisions. Uses collaboration and clear communication to align stakeholders and promote shared accountability.

• Ability to lead teams in delivering projects on schedule and to a high standard enhancing operational resilience and efficiency. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement by implementing best practices and embracing innovative approaches.

• Active advocate of learning; prioritizes development of leadership behaviors seeks feedback and encourages growth in others.

• Distilling ambiguity into conviction and communicating with authenticity and clarity acting upon data-informed intuition to guide teams through uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global IBC strategy operating model and performance framework; align to SPGR priorities and Board/executive expectations.

• Implement and continuously enhance the control framework across analytical and non-analytical functions; embed controls into processes and solutions to ensure quality and adherence to regulation and internal policies.

• Proactively identify operational risk; sponsor smart process and control designs addressing exam findings and MAPs; centralize and oversee risk metrics.

• Serve as primary first-line liaison with Compliance Internal Control and Internal Audit to optimize the three lines of defense partnership and accelerate remediation.

• Digitize and automate risk and control processes; deploy data-driven monitoring/testing and analytics for control effectiveness and trend detection.

• Leverage AIhuman analytical workflows to enhance control assurance and decision quality.

• Lead and role model behaviors associated with a high-performance culture that embraces creativity optimism innovation and collaboration.

• Role model forward-looking learning curiosity and communication.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking: able to think enterprise-wide and prioritize what adds value and impact for all.

• Understands the regulatory environment CRA operates in.

• Strong influencing and directing skills with a focus on achieving outstanding results.

• Action-oriented balanced with risk awareness.

• Understands the financial levers of the business and applies financial insight to understand how it creates value and drives sustainable growth.

• Solution-focused and outcome-driven with a commitment to innovation.

• Understands the Global Ratings vision and galvanizes people to it.

• A proven trusted leader who creates followship. Is a standard bearer for our values and our excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• A S&P Global Ratings employee at this level would typically have 15 years of experience.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities with a track record of building strong cross-functional relationships.

• Effective communicator and collaborative leader with experience in managing global cross-regional teams.

• Deep experience leading first-line risk & control organizations in regulated data-intensive businesses; deep understanding of internal control principles and effective control design/testing.

• Proven success partnering across Compliance (2nd line) and Internal Audit/Internal Control (3rd line) to optimize the three lines of defense model.

• Strong familiarity with Ratings analytical processes regulatory frameworks for credit rating agencies and global supervisory expectations.

• Track record of optimizing processes automating control operations; and data analysis.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management at Board/executive level; ability to influence senior leaders and regulators.

• Ability in defining strategies to create sustainable long-term solutions reflecting the needs of the business whilst influencing stakeholder buy-in of those upwards and around them.

• Able to articulate complex ideas across functions levels and cultures both internally and externally with the ability to negotiate effectively and agree on solutions.

• Demonstrable ability in leading and motivating teams through change uncertainty and ambiguous landscapes effectively.

Compensation/Benefits Information:(This section is only applicable to US candidates): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this positionis $207060 to $ base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings our analyst-driven credit ratings research and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations including businesses governments and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.

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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.

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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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