Associate Director, Information Governance and Data Compliance

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Associate Director Information Governance and Data Compliance

The Team:The Data Privacy Protection and Governance team at S&P Global is dedicated to managing sensitive personal and non-personal information. We achieve this through the implementation of comprehensive policies processes controls and metrics that ensure compliance with global regulations.

The Impact:S&P Global is seeking a Director Information Governance and Data Compliance to lead and enhance enterprise-wide information governance and data compliance capabilities across its global data and analytics business.

This role is responsible for developing operationalizing and enforcing policies standards and controls governing the lifecycle of business information and personal data. The Director will ensure alignment with S&P Globals Privacy Program Information Governance Policy framework and evolving regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.

The position plays a critical leadership role in embedding privacy by design strengthening data classification compliance and operationalizing a risk-based data governance model that supports S&P Globals delivery of data-driven products and services including analytics ratings market intelligence and entity-based data solutions.

S&P Globals business modelfocused on delivering data analytics and insight to global marketsrequires robust governance over data sourcing processing retention and usage to ensure trust regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

Whats in it for you:In this role you will:

• Collaborate with senior and executive stakeholders globally.
• Act as a senior advisor to stakeholders across Legal Compliance Technology and business divisions.
• Lead cross-functional governance forums to drive alignment and accountability for data governance activities.
• Be an integral part of enhancing and developing the global Data Compliance program working alongside executive leadership to drive our team forward.

Responsibilities:The Director Information Governance and Data Compliance will be responsible for:

• Information Governance & Policy Leadership
  • Lead the design implementation and governance of enterprise Information Governance frameworks covering data lifecycle management (creation use retention and disposal).
  • Own and maintain core policies and standards including:
    • Information Governance Policy
    • Information Classification Standard
    • Records Retention Schedule
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements internal risk frameworks and international standards.
• Data Classification & Information Handling
  • Establish and oversee enterprise-wide data classification frameworks and compliance monitoring.
  • Partner with Information Security and technology teams to ensure appropriate controls for data access storage and protection.
  • Implement and track metrics to measure classification compliance and data handling effectiveness.
• Enterprise Data Governance
  • Drive development of a scalable enterprise data governance model including:
    • Data inventory and cataloging
    • Data ownership and stewardship
    • Data flow visibility and control
  • Collaborate with business technology and risk teams to ensure governance controls are embedded across products platforms and operations.
• Privacy by Design & Compliance Integration
  • Embed privacy by design and default principles into business processes systems and product development.
  • Support execution of S&P Globals Global Privacy Program and related controls governing lawful fair and proportionate processing of personal information.
  • Partner with Legal Compliance and Risk teams to ensure alignment on regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.
  • Other Privacy projects as assigned.
• Risk Management & Regulatory Readiness
  • Identify assess and mitigate risks relating to data governance retention classification and regulatory compliance.
  • Support internal audits regulatory inquiries and external assessments.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Oversight
  • Act as Data Compliance support for the development implementation and continuous enhancement of S&P Globals AI governance framework ensuring the responsible ethical and compliant use of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies across the enterprise.
  • Where necessary establish and oversee policies standards controls and risk assessment processes governing the lifecycle of AI systems including model development procurement deployment monitoring and retirement.
  • Partner with Legal Compliance Information Security Technology Risk and business stakeholders to ensure AI initiatives align with regulatory requirements corporate policies data governance standards and responsible AI principles while promoting transparency accountability and effective risk management.

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 $104435 USD to $182604.50 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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 Were Looking For:

• 10 years experience in information governance data governance privacy or regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in a global data-driven organization.
• Experience using AI productivity tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency streamline workflows and support smarter ways of working.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Records management and retention
  • Information classification frameworks
• Strong knowledge of global data protection and privacy laws.

Flexible Working (optional):

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity and we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements. For most roles flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please discuss your preferred arrangement during the interview and we will strive to be adaptable wherever we can.

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.

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Whats In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were 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 worlds 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. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: 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.

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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 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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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1