Associate Director, Vendor & Affiliate Management (Third-Party Risk Management)

Job Description

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About the Role :

Grade Level (for internal use) :

12

The Team

The In-Business Controls team within the Ratings division is dedicated to ensuring operational excellence and robust risk management. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, where innovation and inclusivity are at the forefront of our operations. Our team values integrity, transparency, and a proactive approach to managing vendor and affiliate relationships, ensuring that we consistently meet the highest standards of performance and compliance.

The Role

Reporting to Head of Vendor Management, you will play a key part in the management of vendor and affiliate relationships to ensure efficient and effective operations in line with company policies. You will evaluate and monitor vendor and affiliate performance, adherence to contracts, cost, and risk.

The successful candidate will have global responsibilities and will work across multiple areas within Ratings, . with regular interaction with senior leaders in the Division and Corporate Functions. You will also develop a broad knowledge and skill set in managing risk and controls.

Responsibilities

Lead the oversight of SPGI Digital Solutions as an affiliate providing critical Information, Communication & Technology services

• Develop and monitor an affiliate contract with Digital Solutions, including Service Level Agreements.
• Oversee the Affiliate Risk Assessment, including the Vendor Compliance Controls Assessment and implement solutions to any issues identified.
• Organise and run the Digital Solutions oversight meeting and validate that Engagement Owner-level oversight meetings are occurring.
• Ensure Digital Solutions is providing relevant and timely data and information to Engagement Owners and Ratings' management.
• Liaise with Digital Solutions for risk and control management activities, including but not limited to Internal Audit findings, controls testing, risk management and responding to regulators.
• Connect key stakeholders, activities and projects across In-Business Controls, Ratings Technology and Digital Solutions.

Lead and support broader vendor / affiliate oversight activities, with a particular focus on technology & data

Lead continuous improvement projects and support management reporting

Compensation / Benefits Information : (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $175,000. 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.

Required Qualifications

About S&P Global Ratings

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com / ratings

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 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. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

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. 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 :

We take care of you, so you cantake 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.

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 andengaged 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.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ("the Policy") that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to / ethnicity, , , sex, , gender , origin, , , marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a , please send an email to : EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only : The EEO is the Law Poster http : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / ofccp / pdf / pay - transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID : 318239

Posted On : 2025-07-30

Location : London, United Kingdom

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