Marketing Lead, Credit & Risk Solutions (London)

About the Role:

The individual will lead and shape the future of marketing for the Credit & Risk Solutions business within the Market Intelligence division at S&P Global. This pivotal position involves collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to create and execute strategic marketing initiatives that align with business goals and drive substantial top-line revenue growth.

The team:

Join a dynamic team of global marketing professionals with deep domain expertise in ratings and credit risk. Collaborate seamlessly with our analytical, product, sales and commercial teams to achieve the organization's growth initiatives and sales ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft and implement comprehensive marketing strategies that cater to business objectives and regional efforts, elevating the Credit & Risk Solutions business to support its growth targets.
• Drive marketing efforts with a strong commercial perspective, ensuring direct contribution to sales performance and revenue.
• Develop and implement external partner marketing strategy to help drive awareness and demand of our offerings.
• Engage in continuous dialogue with internal partners from sales, product, and analytical disciplines to consolidate marketing priorities and foster marketing partnership.
• Synchronize efforts within S&P Global Market Intelligence to capitalize on synergies, collaborate on cross campaigns and maintain marketing excellence.
• Foster global collaboration among marketing peers across the US and EMEA to share insights, launch global marketing strategies as well as regionalized campaigns.
• Lead and mentor a professional marketing team, upholding a focus on increasing ROI via lead generating activities, content marketing and empowering them to achieve exceptional results.

What We’re Looking For:

Functional & Business Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a robust commercial acumen and sales-oriented mindset to align marketing initiatives with business opportunities.
• Possess expert knowledge of B2B marketing strategies, with a proven record of implementing successful campaigns.
• Showcase a profound understanding of credit and financial markets, applying this expertise to tailor marketing efforts.
• Excel in fostering internal and external relationships, employing advanced negotiation skills and persuasive communication tactics.

Nature of Impact:

• Directly influence the strategic direction and marketing outcomes for Credit & Risk Solutions, driving brand awareness, lead generation and increased conversion.
• Positive feedback from internal partners such as Sales, Business and Product.

Leadership & Scope:

• Oversee a marketing team, guiding full management responsibilities including hiring, compensation, performance management, and budget oversight.
• Encourage professional development and team synergy to deliver stellar marketing results.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

• At least 15+ years of high-level marketing and management experience in financial services with a distinct concentration in credit markets.
• Proven track record as a marketing leader in the B2B financial information technology sector with a focus on credit risk/assessments, counterparty risk, traded market risk and credit ratings.
• A growth mindset with demonstrated success in delivering ROI through managing a budget and delivering marketing driven sales results.
• Experience managing high-performing teams, attracting and developing talent.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization including horizontal stakeholder engagement with an ability to overcome barriers to doing business.
• Proficient in strategic planning, team motivation, and process optimization.
• Highly skilled in influencing and communications, capable of addressing complex matters with senior stakeholders.
• Energized, proactive attitude combined with a dedication to customer service excellence.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and responsiveness to change.
• An advocate for cross-functional collaboration, capable of influencing outcomes without direct control.

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.

What’s In It For You?

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 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.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering 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.