Head of Regulated Portfolio

S&P Global, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial services company in Madrid seeks an experienced candidate to lead their ESG rating strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance and managing a global team of experts. The ideal person will possess over 15 years of experience in ESG ratings and financial regulation, demonstrating excellent leadership and communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain regulatory standards and promote sustainable financial practices.

Servicios

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Financial wellness programs

Family friendly benefits

Formación

• Minimum of 15 years in ESG ratings, climate methodologies, or related domains.
• Deep understanding of EU and UK regulatory frameworks including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and SFDR.
• Fluent in English; additional fluency in French or another official EU language is a strong asset.

Responsabilidades

• Shape the entity's ESG rating strategy in line with evolving EU and UK regulations.
• Lead and inspire a global team of 15+ ESG and climate experts.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS).

Conocimientos

Financial regulation experience

ESG ratings understanding

Leadership in risk and compliance

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Educación

Legal or financial qualifications (CFA, ACA, LLM)

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 14

The Team: The Sustainable 1 (S1) organization, which is a part of S&P Global’s Energy division, focuses on integrating sustainability into business practices and decision‑making processes, helping clients navigate the complexities of sustainable finance and regulatory requirements. Through innovative products and services, Sustainable 1 seeks to empower organizations to enhance their sustainability performance, manage risks, and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving market. This role will lead a newly formed group focused on the regulated products within the business and will serve as a member of the S1 leadership team.

Responsibilities and Impact

Strategic Leadership

• Shape the entity’s ESG rating strategy in line with evolving EU and UK regulations.
• Monitor global ESG regulatory trends and advise on strategic implications.
• Drive market relevant innovation in ESG analytics aligned with the needs of investors, financial institutions and corporates, while regulatory integrity.
• Lead and inspire a global team of 15+ ESG and climate experts, fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, and innovation.
• Report directly to the Head of the Business, contributing to strategic decisions and long‑term planning for the regulated entity.

Regulatory Compliance Authorization

• Lead the entity’s application for ESMA authorization or recognition as an ESG rating provider.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS).
• Manage and oversee all regulated methodologies and models, ensuring full compliance with EU regulatory frameworks and internal governance standards.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to conflict‑of‑interest safeguards.
• Implement robust internal controls and audit mechanisms to meet regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Ensure board‑level oversight of ESG rating activities and regulatory risks.

Methodology Oversight and Integrity

• Oversee development and validation of ESG rating methodologies.
• Ensure rigour, consistency, integrity, quality, traceability, and transparency in all regulated methodologies.
• Maintain deep fluency in ESG and climate models, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language for non‑technical audiences.
• Ensure consistent application of methodologies and compliance with governance processes in their maintenance and management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and external stakeholders, representing the entity with clarity and authority.
• Lead responses to regulatory consultations and enforcement inquiries.
• Ensure alignment across SPGI with respect to ESG ratings.
• Promote understanding of ESG ratings among clients and the public.
• Collaborate regularly with legal, compliance, risk, governance, government affairs, and senior leadership teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial regulation, ESG ratings, or sustainable finance.
• Deep understanding of EU and UK regulatory frameworks, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and SFDR.
• Strong leadership in risk, compliance, and governance functions.
• Excellent communication skills for regulatory and stakeholder engagement.
• Legal or financial qualifications preferred (e.g., CFA, ACA, LLM).
• Extensive experience: Minimum of 15 years in ESG ratings, climate methodologies, or related domains.
• Location requirement: Must be based in the EU or the UK.
• Language proficiency: Fluent in English; additional fluency in French or another official EU language is a strong asset.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical excellence: High proficiency in modeling, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation.
• Presentation skills: Exceptional communicator with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Versatility: Demonstrated ability to navigate technical, regulatory, and strategic domains with agility.
• Ethical leadership: Proven track record of operating under strict codes of conduct with a high sense of integrity.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long‑term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are advancing essential intelligence through world‑leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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