Head of Corporate Regulatory Compliance | London, UK

The Team: Risk & Compliance is a second line of defense enterprise function of S&P Global, responsible for identifying, measuring, challenging, and mitigating key risks while ensuring regulatory compliance. We work closely with Divisional and Corporate stakeholders to implement effective strategies and develop policies, provide expert advice, and deliver training to promote ethical conduct and adherence to regulations across the organization.

The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and principled leader to serve as Head of Corporate Regulatory Compliance, responsible for advancing our global compliance program and overseeing internal investigations with integrity, discretion, and strategic foresight. This role requires a strategic thinker who can make decisions that have a significant impact across the enterprise. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of legal, risk, and ethics shaping our corporate culture and safeguarding our reputation. You will work with a team of global compliance professionals and partner closely with Legal, Risk, People, Audit, and business leadership to foster a culture of accountability and transparency. This role will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer of S&P Global.

Responsibilities:

• Design, lead, and continuously evolve the corporate regulatory compliance framework, ensuring alignment with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and company values.
• Serve as the main point of compliance contact for the Chief Client Office (CCO) & Enterprise Data Office (EDO) to provide fit-for-purpose compliance support and advice.
• Foster a strong compliance and control culture, including ensuring adequate management focus and demonstrative tone from the top and inclusive speak up culture.
• Partner and collaborate with colleagues across the organization, including those within the Divisional and Corporate functions, on all regulatory compliance matters to maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all we do.
• Direct and lead compliance-related internal investigations of potential policy breaches, including preparing reports of reviews conducted, conclusions, and required actions.
• Analyze and report on investigation trends and identify opportunities for enhancing the investigations process.
• Actively engage and partner with Divisional Compliance and Corporate leadership on the implementation of policies and procedures and the development of global compliance education.
• Monitor global regulatory developments at scale and translate them into actionable guidance and strategies to mitigate risk for business leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; implement corrective action and mitigate the risk of recurrence.
• Review and approve content intended for external parties to ensure compliance with internal policies & procedures.
• Coordinate with Divisional Compliance and Corporate teams to share best practices and ensure valuable information sharing.
• Mentor, lead, and grow a team of regulatory compliance specialists supporting S&P Global.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of proven experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, law or other finance-related discipline; advanced degree such as JD/MBA highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing internal investigations and partnering with People, Legal, and Audit teams.
• Demonstrated experience in technology compliance, including artificial intelligence.
• Highly skilled in translating compliance concepts into practical applications of day-to-day operations.
• Exceptional public speaking and written communication abilities, complete with strategic influencing acumen.
• Curiosity about and experience with using data and technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to increase efficiency and improve decision-making.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively articulate complex ideas across functions and cultures while negotiating and reaching consensus on solutions.
• Highly skilled in influencing and communications, capable of addressing complex matters with senior stakeholders.
• Independent, self-starter and problem-solver capable of working without close supervision or daily guidance.
• Aptitude to establish an inspiring team culture with a sense of belonging and purpose based on a common set of values and behaviours.

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology - the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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.

Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. Our benefits include health care coverage, generous time off, access to resources for career growth, competitive pay, retirement planning, and family-friendly perks.

Global Hiring and Opportunity 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.

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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.