About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):
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About the Role
S&P Global Ratings' Compliance & Risk function promotes compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards, serving as a trusted advisor to business leadership across the organization. The Americas Covering Compliance team works closely with Analytical, Commercial, Technology, and Operations teams to provide proactive guidance on regulatory requirements, business initiatives, conflicts management, and employee conduct. As Head of Americas Covering Compliance, you will lead this team, set a clear strategic vision, and serve as the senior compliance voice for Ratings businesses across the Americas — balancing rigorous risk management with genuine business partnership.
What You'll Do
Leadership & People Management
- Lead and develop a team of compliance officers and managers across the Americas, setting clear priorities, driving a high-performing and inclusive culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning, and ensuring effective talent development and succession planning.
Compliance Advisory & Risk Management
- Serve as the senior compliance advisor for Ratings businesses and functions across the Americas, providing practical, risk-based guidance on regulatory requirements, internal policies, conflicts management, information barriers, employee conduct, and market interactions.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify and assess emerging compliance risks, and support the development of programs, policies, and controls that mitigate regulatory and reputational risk effectively.
Business Partnership
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Analytical, Commercial, Technology, and Operations functions; provide credible, independent challenge on business decisions and control environments; and support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and responses to regulatory activity.
Change Leadership
- Lead compliance support for evolving business models, new products, and technology initiatives; drive continuous improvement in compliance processes, tools, and operating practices with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Compensation/Benefits Information
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $272,000 to $290,000 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as 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. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We're Looking For
Required Skills and Experience
- An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 15+ years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, risk management, financial services, or a related field.
- Significant experience advising senior leaders on compliance and regulatory matters within a regulated financial services environment.
- Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing compliance teams.
Preferred or Helpful Experience
- Strong understanding of credit ratings, regulatory frameworks, and financial markets.
- Experience leading teams through organizational change and business transformation in a global, matrixed environment.
- Proven ability to balance risk management objectives with commercial and operational priorities.
- Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship management skills.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. An advanced degree, such as an MBA or relevant master’s degree, or a relevant professional certification is highly valued.
Additional Information
- 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 Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
- Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week.
Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.
