Senior Specialist, Strategy and M&A - S&P Global
New York, NY
About the Job
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09
Job Description – Senior Specialist, Divisional Strategy and M&A
Role: Senior Specialist, Divisional Strategy and M&A
Location: New York
The Team: The MI Strategy & M&A team is responsible for guiding the overall strategy of the Market Intelligence division of S&P Global. In addition to setting long-term strategic ambitions for the division, the team leads all acquisitions and divestitures, corporate development/strategic partnerships, long-term financial planning, and competitive intelligence. This small, nimble team is responsible for evaluating all significant new investments for Market Intelligence and defining the requirements for delivering future growth.
Responsibilities and Impact: Partner with business leaders across the division to shape and execute MI’s growth strategy. Report to an Associate Director of Strategy and M&A and lead or support a wide range of strategic initiatives and select M&A projects, in accordance with the division’s top priorities. Inform and influence high impact decisions by the division’s top leadership, including the President and CFO.
+ Directly impact MI’s strategic growth initiatives. Sit on the cutting edge of future client needs, competitive positioning, market trends and emerging technologies.
+ Gain exposure to MI’s senior management team and deliver business-critical thought leadership and insights.
+ Develop deep and wide expertise across all facets of Market Intelligence’s business, including central functions, product and commercial.
+ Grow and develop your career as part of a dynamic, truly global team.
+ Assist in developing 1-to 5-year strategic planning processes, with direct ownership over key work streams. In partnership with MI FP&A, help develop the financial forecasts that support and enable our strategic plan.
+ Conduct market and competitive landscape research to ensure that the business is well-positioned to leverage external opportunities and manage potential threats.
+ Analyze the divisional business portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization, including new investments, divestitures, and other strategic options.
+ Partner with MI’s product, commercial and functional teams to build our growth strategies, develop business cases to support their execution and establish KPIs to monitor their performance.
+ Lead the creation of materials for strategic meetings, including Board meetings, Strategic Business Reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.
+ Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to support division President’s engagements, such as external customer engagements and internal strategy meetings.
+ Partner with cross-functional teams including communications, sales & marketing, people, technology, and finance to support process improvement and problem-solving.
+ Perform research necessary to build, support, or challenge business strategy for large-scale initiatives and to investigate and/or resolve outstanding questions.
+ Source, analyze, and derive insights from internal and external data sources to support data-driven strategic decision-making.
What We're Looking For:
+ Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent); major in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
+ 1-3 years of relevant work experience required. Prior strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or M&A experience strongly preferred; knowledge of B2B information services and/or financial information services a plus.
+ Demonstrable experience and robust prior training in developing strategic frameworks, applying them to complex business problems and translating them into practical, actionable project plans.
+ Skilled at communicating strategic narratives clearly and simply in PowerPoint. Strong slide design capabilities and exceptional attention to detail required.
+ Self-motivated worker with experience developing organic and inorganic business strategies and financial models with modest manager guidance.
+ Collaborative team player with effective written and verbal communication skills
+ Functional experience working with and analyzing company financial statements.
+ Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations to senior stakeholders. Background in statistics a plus
+ Interested and aware of market trends with the ability to explain how events impact our business.
+ Proactive, with an innate sense of urgency and accountability; able to deliver results with short lead-times.
+ Ambitious and career oriented with an interest in developing a career at S&P Global.
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 $66,344 - $133,100. 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 (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us)
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 (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
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.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .
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 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.
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
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. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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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.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, 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.
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203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 305046
Posted On: 2024-09-18
Location: New York, New York, United States
Grade Level (for internal use):
09
Job Description – Senior Specialist, Divisional Strategy and M&A
Role: Senior Specialist, Divisional Strategy and M&A
Location: New York
The Team: The MI Strategy & M&A team is responsible for guiding the overall strategy of the Market Intelligence division of S&P Global. In addition to setting long-term strategic ambitions for the division, the team leads all acquisitions and divestitures, corporate development/strategic partnerships, long-term financial planning, and competitive intelligence. This small, nimble team is responsible for evaluating all significant new investments for Market Intelligence and defining the requirements for delivering future growth.
Responsibilities and Impact: Partner with business leaders across the division to shape and execute MI’s growth strategy. Report to an Associate Director of Strategy and M&A and lead or support a wide range of strategic initiatives and select M&A projects, in accordance with the division’s top priorities. Inform and influence high impact decisions by the division’s top leadership, including the President and CFO.
+ Directly impact MI’s strategic growth initiatives. Sit on the cutting edge of future client needs, competitive positioning, market trends and emerging technologies.
+ Gain exposure to MI’s senior management team and deliver business-critical thought leadership and insights.
+ Develop deep and wide expertise across all facets of Market Intelligence’s business, including central functions, product and commercial.
+ Grow and develop your career as part of a dynamic, truly global team.
+ Assist in developing 1-to 5-year strategic planning processes, with direct ownership over key work streams. In partnership with MI FP&A, help develop the financial forecasts that support and enable our strategic plan.
+ Conduct market and competitive landscape research to ensure that the business is well-positioned to leverage external opportunities and manage potential threats.
+ Analyze the divisional business portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization, including new investments, divestitures, and other strategic options.
+ Partner with MI’s product, commercial and functional teams to build our growth strategies, develop business cases to support their execution and establish KPIs to monitor their performance.
+ Lead the creation of materials for strategic meetings, including Board meetings, Strategic Business Reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.
+ Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to support division President’s engagements, such as external customer engagements and internal strategy meetings.
+ Partner with cross-functional teams including communications, sales & marketing, people, technology, and finance to support process improvement and problem-solving.
+ Perform research necessary to build, support, or challenge business strategy for large-scale initiatives and to investigate and/or resolve outstanding questions.
+ Source, analyze, and derive insights from internal and external data sources to support data-driven strategic decision-making.
What We're Looking For:
+ Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent); major in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
+ 1-3 years of relevant work experience required. Prior strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or M&A experience strongly preferred; knowledge of B2B information services and/or financial information services a plus.
+ Demonstrable experience and robust prior training in developing strategic frameworks, applying them to complex business problems and translating them into practical, actionable project plans.
+ Skilled at communicating strategic narratives clearly and simply in PowerPoint. Strong slide design capabilities and exceptional attention to detail required.
+ Self-motivated worker with experience developing organic and inorganic business strategies and financial models with modest manager guidance.
+ Collaborative team player with effective written and verbal communication skills
+ Functional experience working with and analyzing company financial statements.
+ Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations to senior stakeholders. Background in statistics a plus
+ Interested and aware of market trends with the ability to explain how events impact our business.
+ Proactive, with an innate sense of urgency and accountability; able to deliver results with short lead-times.
+ Ambitious and career oriented with an interest in developing a career at S&P Global.
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 $66,344 - $133,100. 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 (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us)
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 (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
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.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .
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 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.
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
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. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
-----------------------------------------------------------
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.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, 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.
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203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 305046
Posted On: 2024-09-18
Location: New York, New York, United States
Source : S&P Global
