Director, Government Affairs

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Role: Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

 

The Team:

In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects across a broad range of issues. You will report into the Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Americas and will work on a team to manage our strategy and execution for engagement with U.S. policymakers.   You will coordinate closely with the business and product organizations and key cross-functional partners across Commercial and Product Leads, Legal, and Communications teams to design and evaluate responses to policy challenges. In addition, you will help develop our internal and external narrative around key policy challenges and engage key policy stakeholders.

The Impact:

You have a strong track record in effective communication and relationship management along with excellent analytical and organizational skills. You have a strong policymaker and policy stakeholder network and can work to establish new relationships. You can collaborate seamlessly with your colleagues across teams and are able to develop and implement creative ideas with the discipline to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment. You have experience either working with or in Congress, a regulatory agency, a corporate public policy team, trade association, or other government role as well as a demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues.

As a Director, you will collaborate to help strengthen S&P Global’s advocacy strategy with policy makers and influencers inside and outside of government. In addition, you will lead work advising our internal teams on the public policy implications of their products and services, working with a closely coordinated and cross-functional global team to help shape the policy landscape around pressing S&P Global policy issues.

What’s in it for you:

In this role, under the direction of the Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Americas, you will track various legislative and regulatory proposals and analyze their potential impact on S&P Global’s business. You will also provide project management support on major initiatives our team is leading to advance key strategic and operational priorities of S&P Global.

Responsibilities:

• You will work closely with the business division leaders, and external stakeholders to support all advocacy and policy outreach efforts.
• Advise S&P Global division leaders on political and policy risks impacting the business and align with advocacy efforts to mitigate policy, regulatory and governmental risks to our businesses.
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• Coordinate closely across the Global Government Affairs and Public Policy Team to provide best-in-class engagement support for senior leaders across the company on thought leadership priorities, bilateral meetings, trade association partnerships, and public policy-related events. 
• Identify opportunities for division senior leadership to provide thought leadership and build relationships with key government officials, trade groups, and other key industry stakeholders and influencers.
• Serve as a partner to and with SPGI legal, compliance, and enterprise risk teams to flag potential risks to the company.
• Develop and maintain deep business acumen on our business priorities. 

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 $126,676 to $221,434 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s 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 We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Experience working on policy related to capital markets, commodity markets, the finance industry, digital assets, or banking-related issues.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Be willing to register as a lobbyist and be subject to all U.S. FEC laws.
• 4-8 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups and/or financial services, capital markets, and commodity market industry groups or corporations.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience successfully working with a team.
• Ability to lead and evaluate issues independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent personal, political, analytical and communications skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong writing and communications skills.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're 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 all.From 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. We’re 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 world's 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 can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need 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: 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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