Associate Director, Business Strategy

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence, the iLEVEL business, seeks an Associate Director, Business Strategy to shape product direction and drive growth across Private Markets. You will synthesize client insights into strategic roadmaps, collaborate with data and commercial teams, and lead partnerships to accelerate sales across PE, Private Credit and Real Assets.

The role requires senior strategic thinking, strong communication, and a track record of influencing across global teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial strategy, business development, sales, or sales leadership within financial services or financial data.
• Demonstrated expertise in Private Markets with exposure to GP(s) across PE, Private Credit or Real Assets.
• Proven track record in market analysis, strategy definition, and go-to-market execution with measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams across global organisations.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills engaging senior internal and external stake­holder groups.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize client and stakeholder feedback into actionable roadmap recommendations for iLEVEL and related offerings.
• Evolve the iLEVEL data model and contribute to firm-wide data initiatives.
• Establish integration and referral frameworks with external partners to unlock value for clients.
• Support accelerating Private Markets sales across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, and related areas.
• Represent iLEVEL externally at client meetings and major industry events.
• Drive high-visibility initiatives to elevate client experience and platform continuity.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Private Markets

Market analysis

Go-to-market

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team S&P Global Market Intelligence's Markets segment delivers industry-leading enterprise software, SaaS solutions, data, and services that power clients' investment management workflows — spanning enterprise data management, loans software, and Private Markets solutions. At the heart of this is iLEVEL, S&P Global's end-to‑end Private Markets solutions suite — trusted by GPs, LPs, and leading asset managers worldwide. Our commercial team defines and drives strategy and go‑to‑market execution across the entire iLEVEL portfolio. We are a collaborative, intellectually curious group that operates at the intersection of technology, data, and private capital markets — fast‑paced by nature, and deeply committed to shaping the future of private markets intelligence.

Responsibilities and Impact

As Associate Director, Business Strategy, you will sit at the crossroads of client insight, commercial execution, and product evolution — playing a defining role in how iLEVEL grows and differentiates in the Private Markets landscape. Your impact will be felt across the organisation: Shape product direction — Synthesise client and stakeholder feedback into actionable roadmap recommendations for iLEVEL, Managed Data Services, and emerging market offerings. Drive data strategy — Partner with commercial and data teams across S&P Global to evolve the iLEVEL data model and contribute to firm‑wide initiatives that serve stakeholder businesses. Define strategic partnerships — Work with external partners to establish integration and referral frameworks that unlock shared value for clients and the business. Accelerate Private Markets sales — Serve as a trusted subject matter expert supporting sales opportunities across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, and Non‑Correlated asset managers. Represent iLEVEL externally — Build S&P Global's profile and influence in the Private Markets ecosystem at client meetings and major industry events. Lead high‑visibility initiatives — Drive programmes focused on elevating client experience on and off‑platform, and promoting product continuity across S&P Global's data and platform ecosystem — with direct exposure to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial strategy, business development, sales, or sales leadership within financial services or the financial data industry
• Demonstrated expertise in Private Markets, with direct exposure to General Partners (GPs) across Private Equity, Private Credit, or Real Assets
• Proven track record in market analysis, strategy definition, and go‑to‑market execution, with measurable commercial outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence cross‑functional teams across global organisations to achieve shared commercial goals
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with experience engaging senior internal and external stakeholder groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a client‑side user of enterprise financial data or investment management platforms (e.g., S&P Global Market Intelligence or comparable solutions)
• Experience authoring thought leadership content for Private Markets or alternative investment audiences
• Experience defining requirements for strategic partnerships, integrations, or referral arrangements with external organisations
• Track record of representing a business at industry events or client‑facing forums within the Private Markets space
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence within large, complex, matrixed global organisations

Additional Information

Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week. We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in‑person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Return to Work / Restart

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.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

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

• 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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