About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 15 The Role: Head of Strategy and Business Management The Location: New York, NY - Houston, TX - London The Role: The Head of Strategy and Business Management for Commodity Insights leads the division’s strategy and business planning processes and the operational execution. This leader will work with the CI OpCo leaders to develop a compelling divisional strategy that identifies unique opportunities, considers market dynamics and emerging technology, and leverages the broader S&P Global portfolio to establish and maintain a long-term plan for growth that includes organic, M&A and partnership opportunities. Equally important, they must translate the strategy into actionable and measurable plans that drive growth and innovation. Reporting directly to the Co-Presidents, this role requires a visionary leader with exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management who will thrive in a complex, matrixed environment. The successful candidate will be a member of the CI Operating Committee and will partner across senior leadership to align business objectives with market opportunities, ensuring the division's long-term success and competitiveness. This role also oversees a global team including the divisional Chief of Staff, strategy and M&A, reporting & metrics, and core divisional operations. Responsibilities: Strategy Design, Planning and Execution: Manage a strategic planning process to develop and maintain the CI divisional strategy in partnership with Co-Presidents, CI senior leadership and corporate Finance. Execute divisional strategy in close partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization. Support and drive the success of key growth initiatives that align with the division’s strategic focus areas. Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions. Develop insights and recommendations to capitalize on market opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic priorities for the business and ensure alignment across S&P Global. Facilitate communication and coordination between different business lines and shared capabilities. Provide operational leadership, innovation and high-quality services across CI to ensure operational excellence. Lead operational collaboration and coordination across CI to delivery on our strategic business objectives. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Management: Identify potential acquisition targets and strategic partnerships. Coordinate and drive M&A programs for CI in collaboration with SPGI Enterprise Strategy & M&A. Conduct thorough due diligence and manage the integration process to maximize value. Represent the division in negotiations and strategic discussions with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of S&P Global, as well as with critical third parties. Performance Metrics and Analysis: Lead the preparation for Board of Directors meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Business Reviews, and Investor Day. Establish and provide visibility on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the performance of the business. Track and report financial and operating metrics for key strategic initiatives. Additionally, lead a small team responsible for: Chief of Staff responsibilities for the co-Presidents of CI, including managing day-to-day operations and preparing for internal and external engagements Driving the cadence and agendas for meetings and offsites of the CI Operating Committee. Supporting communications and engagement activities for the co-Presidents of CI. What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Extensive experience in strategy development and business management within a corporate setting. Proven track record in leading successful M&A activities and strategic partnerships. Experience leading operations and business analysis and reporting teams. 10+ years in global leadership roles Key Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders. Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to drive business results. Strong leadership capabilities with experience in team development and mentoring. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a similar industry or market. Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence in a matrixed organization. Experience building management information infrastructure. Leading global teams Board and Executive team exposure 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 $157,900 to $285,475. 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. About S&P Global Commodity Insights At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping. S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s 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 world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights. What’s In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. 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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 312562 Posted On: 2025-02-18 Location: New York, New York, United States