Associate Director, Business Strategy

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Retirement planning

Family perks

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence, including the iLEVEL Private Markets suite, seeks an Associate Director, Business Strategy to drive strategy across internal and external stakeholders. You will shape data evolution, partner with commercial teams, and influence product roadmaps.

Your work will involve collaboration across global regions, leadership in cross-functional initiatives, and representing the company at client meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial strategy, sales, sales leadership, or business development.
• Experience on the client side as a consumer of SPGI software solutions is a plus.
• Experience in the Private Markets marketplace; GP familiarity is a plus.
• Experience with market analysis, strategy definition and execution.
• Strong ability to collaborate across functions and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Gather feedback from clients and internal stakeholders to influence roadmaps for iLEVEL and related offerings.
• Partner with commercial and data teams to evolve the iLEVEL data model and support firm-wide initiatives.
• Define requirements for integrations and referrals with external strategic partners.
• Support sales opportunities across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, and Non-Correlated asset managers.
• Represent S&P and iLEVEL in client meetings and industry events.
• Author thought leadership content for the Private Markets industry.
• Lead high-visibility internal initiatives to improve client experience and cross-product continuity.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Sales leadership

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Private Markets experience

Market analysis

Strategic direction

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Executive presence

Job description

The Team

The Markets segment sits within S&P Global Market Intelligence and provides clients with industry-leading software and services, covering enterprise data management, investment management, loans software & services and private markets solutions.

The segment is comprised of a diverse set of enterprise software, SaaS, data, and service offerings that serve clients’ investment management workflows.

The iLEVEL commercial team is responsible for overall strategy and go-to-market for the entire iLEVEL Private Markets solutions suite. The team is also responsible for identifying potential partnerships and M&A candidates as we look at new areas of opportunity. Our team works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that fosters growth, knowledge building, collaboration, and teamwork.

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use)

12

Responsibilities And Impact

Seeking a highly motivated mid-career professional to support the iLEVEL Private Markets business within S&P Global Market Intelligence as Associate Director, Business Strategy. This role is responsible for working across internal and external stakeholders to the continued evolution of S&P’s Private Markets data and services business.

These Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Gathering feedback from clients and internal stakeholders to influence the roadmaps for iLEVEL, Managed Data Services, and new offerings.
• Partnering with the commercial and data teams across S&P to drive the evolution of the iLEVEL data model and contributing to firmwide initiatives that support stakeholder businesses.
• Working with external strategic partners to define requirements for integrations, referrals, and similar arrangements.
• Supporting Sales opportunities with Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, and Non-Correlated asset managers.
• Representing S&P and the iLEVEL business in client meetings and industry events.
• Authoring thought leadership content for the Private Markets industry.
• Leading a number of high-visibility internal initiatives focused on improving client experience on and off platform and driving greater continuity of experience across S&P products and datasets.

Compensation/Benefits Information

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $128,000 to $185,000. Final base salary will be based on the individual’s geographic location, 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.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in roles within commercial strategy, sales, sales leadership, business development or similar
• May have previous experience on client side as a consumer of similar (SPGI Software Solution or other) products and services
• Expertise working within the Private Markets marketplace; experience with General Partners (GP) is a plus
• Experience with market analysis, strategy definition and execution
• Must be a team player with proven ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team
• Strong ability to set clear strategic direction, create followership, and can navigate a large organization to collaborate with and empower teams and stakeholders to achieve common objectives
• Commercial, results-oriented and self-starter
• Strong ability to partner and collaborate both externally and internally. Team player with the ability to successfully operate independently and collaborate closely with teammates and colleagues across global regions, various business lines and functions.
• Open minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required in order to be successful in the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different stakeholder groups, both verbally and in writing
• Strong presentation skills

Right To Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return To Work

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

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.

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.

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Location: New York, New York, United States