Sr. Director, Risk and Compliance

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Financial planning programs

Family-friendly perks

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence seeks a senior leader to drive security governance, risk management, and third-party risk across client engagements. You will negotiate security and compliance terms, translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance, and build scalable playbooks across complex contracts.

Collaborate with Legal, Sales, and Development to ensure products and services meet evolving regulatory demands while delivering strategic customer value.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
• Experience interpreting regulatory regimes and negotiating security contracts.
• Proven ability to map contractual requirements to security controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations for security and compliance terms in client agreements; advise Sales and Legal.
• Apply risk-based decision making to evaluate security commitments with compensating controls.
• Partner with Legal as the technical expert to deliver on negotiated security commitments.
• Provide potential contractual language for security terms.
• Analyze regulatory requirements and develop guidance for development and technical teams.
• Identify gaps between client demands and organizational capabilities; advocate roadmaps.
• Maintain a knowledge repository of pre-approved security positions and control mappings.

Skills

GRC expertise

Regulatory interpretation

Security contract negotiation

Technical controls knowledge

Frameworks mapping (COBIT, SOC 2, ISO

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec/Risk Management/BA or related field

Tools

OneTrust

MetricStream

GRC platforms

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 14

The Team:

The Market Intelligence Cyber Risk and Compliance team serves as the strategic bridge between security requirements and business objectives, advocating for robust security practices while enabling commercial success. Operating at the intersection of technology, legal, and sales functions, the team specializes in translating complex and evolving regulatory landscapes into actionable guidance for externally-facing products and services. We value analytical rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to make sound risk-based decisions that protect both our organization and our clients.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead contract negotiations for security and compliance terms in client agreements, serving as the primary technical advisor to Sales and Legal teams while maintaining strategic customer relationships
• Apply risk-based decision making to evaluate proposed security commitments, determining acceptability through analysis of compensating controls and potential roadmap investments, with clear communication of rationale to stakeholders at all levels
• Partner strategically with Legal as the technical subject matter expert, ensuring organizational capability to deliver on negotiated security commitments
• Provide potential contractual language
• Analyze and interpret complex regulatory requirements, assess scope and organizational compliance capabilities, and develop comprehensive guidance for development and technical teams to ensure adherence
• Identify and address systemic gaps between client security demands and organizational capabilities through cross-functional partnerships and strategic roadmap advocacy
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive knowledge repository of pre-approved security positions, standardized language, and control framework mappings to drive consistency and efficiency across engagements

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of total progressive experience in security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), security assurance, artificial intelligence or third-party risk management, with demonstrated expertise in regulatory interpretation and security contract negotiation
• Working knowledge of financial services and enterprise regulatory environments, including GDPR, DORA, NIS2, EU AI Act and related compliance regimes
• Proven track record of making independent, defensible risk decisions in high-pressure deal environments with measurable business impact
• Proven experience developing and implementing scalable processes, playbooks, and frameworks for security assurance functions in enterprise environments
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of infrastructure and application controls, modern cloud security controls, including cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift), identity and access management, encryption protocols, and security monitoring solutions
• Expert-level proficiency in major compliance frameworks including COBIT, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, and ISO 42001, with proven ability to map contractual requirements to specific security controls
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage with legal counsel, negotiate complex terms, and present technical concepts to executive leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CIPP, or CRISC
• Hands-on experience with contract management platforms, security questionnaire automation tools (such as OneTrust, MetricStream, or similar), and GRC technology solutions

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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