About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

• Actively leading third-party vendor evaluations, driving cost synergies and operational efficiencies by managing resources to deliver effectively and taking accountability for the operating system rather than individual instances.
• Being responsible for vendor onboarding and integration, ensuring data quality assurance, metadata management, and vendor governance compliance, operating with autonomy and requiring little direction.
• Working closely with EDO Finance and Product teams to conduct financial viability assessments of vendors, providing detailed analysis and recommendations to ensure they are fit for purpose and provide meaningful ROI for our global client base.
• Engaging with a wide number of stakeholders and developing key relationships across the business, considering multiple possible courses of action, making recommendations, and influencing buy-in based on analysis.
• Driving efficiencies in processes and leading projects through to completion, managing multiple key projects, conflicting priorities, and unexpected changes through appropriate delegation.
• Collaborating closely with the wider Data Stewardship and Data Partnership teams, leading others in connecting S&P Global purpose and values to day-to-day work, leveraging extensive knowledge of practices within the team and across business areas.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Data/Business Analysis related roles.
• Strong knowledge of dealing with third-party data vendors, demonstrating broad knowledge of a specialized field and its interrelationships in the market, with proven experience in negotiating contracts and associated data rights.
• As an Associate Director (Grade 12), you are recognized as an expert, actively listen to others to understand their perspectives, respond empathetically, and work collaboratively to build trust and foster a shared purpose

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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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