S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Regional Compliance Director, Commodity Insights (Americas)

The Impact: Directly impact the implementation and direction of strategy and culture for Compliance in the Division, developed in partnership with the Global Head of Compliance for the Division and other Divisional leaders. 

What's In It For You: S&P Global seeks a Compliance Director to join the Compliance Team for the S&P Global Commodity Insights division. The Compliance Director will be based one of S&P Global’s US offices and will play a key role in a global compliance team whose mandate is to deliver a Compliance Program for the Division that is fit-for-purpose and highly effective. The role involves a range of activities, including providing: (i) Compliance advisory services, (ii) Education & Training, (iii) Reporting to compliance management on compliance developments, and (iv) participating in reviews, investigations and other compliance monitoring / ad hoc activities, primarily focused on the Americas.

Besides technical knowledge and experience in the operation of Compliance programs, the ideal candidate should build strong relationships, within the Division and across the Compliance, Risk Management and other key control functions, should be collaborative and a team player, should have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. This role will report directly to the Global Head of Compliance, S&P Global Commodity Insights. 

Responsibilities:

You will support the operation of the Compliance Program in the Division and in particular:

• Partner with the Division to implement the Division’s Compliance policies and procedures to promote a culture of compliance and adherence to laws and regulations
• Provide support and oversight on Division’s IOSCO assurance program and regulated EU Benchmark Administration activities
• Provide advisory services to staff and management on significant compliance matters/issues and participate on relevant committees
• Partner with key business, product, legal, Compliance and Enterprise Compliance stakeholders at the Divisional and enterprise level to implement key strategic initiatives
• Manage and develop the monitoring program focusing on adherence to key policies and divisional regulatory obligations
• Participate in, and as appropriate, manage Compliance investigations and reviews
• Provide advice on compliance implications of new business proposals and operational changes within the areas of your responsibility
• Assist the wider Compliance effort by covering and advising on compliance matters in other practices/areas/offices.
• Coordinate with colleagues globally to ensure consistency in carrying out compliance responsibilities
• Inform and escalate significant matters to the Global Head of Compliance for the Division
• Remain educated and up to date on developments in the regulatory and Compliance fields
• Actively participate in relevant Divisional and other Committees, as appropriate
• Provide support to other Divisions and the Enterprise Compliance team as necessary

The Opportunities:

You will

• Partner with business leaders to provide fit-for-purpose compliance support and advice to the Division
• Collaborate with Compliance in the Division and in other divisions to share best practices and ensure valuable information sharing
• Collaborate and work seamlessly with S&P Global’s Compliance Centers of Excellence to engage in specialized Compliance work (e.g., Conflicts of Interests, including Securities Disclosure; Global Financial Crimes Compliance, including Sanctions) and with S&P Global’s Risk Management leaders.
• Partner with other functional areas (e.g., People team, Corporate Risk Management, Internal Audit, Legal, Information Security), to create and implement testing and reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures
• Escalate significant matters to the Global Head of Compliance, as appropriate

What We’re Looking For:

• 5-8 years of directly related, comparable Compliance experience
• A bachelor's degree is required
• Experience of the compliance requirements needed for Price Reporting Agencies is highly desirable
• Experience overseeing a global sanctions compliance program will be beneficial
• Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence
• Strong interpersonal and team skills, with a collaborative and learning mindset
• Highly analytical, solutions-oriented and detail oriented
• Ability to articulate guidance clearly and concisely
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to provide compliance training to all levels
• Self-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure; able to stay abreast of changing regulatory rules and procedures in a developing industry
• Ability to maintain a global perspective and work with diverse colleagues across various jurisdictions. 
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point

Grade/Level (relevant for internal applicants only): 12

The Location: Houston, New York, Englewood

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $103,800 to $206,350. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.

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.

About Company Statement:

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets. 

202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RSKMGT202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 284068
Posted On: 2023-03-26
Location: Houston, Texas, United States