Private Credit Commercial Strategy - Director

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

About the Role:

The Team:

Lending Solutions powers the global lending market.  We provide solutions, data and services across the entire lending eco-system for private and public markets with a global team that has deep subject matter expertise and a strong desire to foster our client’s success.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Private Credit Commercial Strategy team member will support the team leading our strategy across Lending Solutions and (Private) Markets.  Role will be responsible for supporting P&L and customer engagement, as well as collaborating with product development and marketing, and the overall business strategy.  The role will require helping to implement new solutions across Private Credit and Lending Solutions, more broadly.  Opportunity to participate as a thought leader and attend industry events, partnering with sales new business engagements, and working across both short-term and long-term priorities that will drive revenue.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with vendor partnerships, providing input for potential acquisition targets, and protecting S&P Global intellectual property.  

Regular client engagement and travel is critical to the success of this role including identifying client trends, enforcing commercial guidelines, and working closely with professional services stakeholders to support revenue growth and retention.

The role is responsible for understanding and contributing to the business vision and strategy to accelerate growth, price commercial opportunities, client engagement, client management, P&L management against targets, supporting and coordinating the development, and implementation of commercial strategies.   Must also support successful client implementations, transition to our operations teams, and ongoing monitoring of service metrics and support of our clients in region.  Required 3 days/week in the office when not traveling to visit customers, prospects, or operational teams.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Business Vision – Collaborate on strategy definition and business planning in partnership with leaders and teams supported according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.
• The successful execution and delivery of projects associated with Private Credit and Lending Solutions, more broadly, along with defined business value.
• Partner across teams to solutions that support the Private Credit market providing market insights, commentary, and research publications across the commercial team to deliver valuable insights to our customers.
• Collaborate across stakeholders to ensure revenue and margin is achieved on client implementations, strategic projects, and professional services engagements.
• Keep stakeholders abreast of initiatives, progress, developments and risk.
• Commercials – Providing feedback and market knowledge in support of developing and implementing commercial strategies that keep up with industry trends. Representing business at various client events, industry conferences etc.
• Contribute to the evolving a short- and long-term strategy for product development, market penetration, and competitive analysis that allows the business to maintain and grow its market leading presence globally
• Support and contribute to a successful private credit strategy that meets the customer's bespoke needs
• Understand the prioritization of key feature enhancements based on market conditions, revenue impact and client mandates/industry trends.
• Travel required.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $149,031 - $209,100. 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 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.

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:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• BA degree required with a solid academic record preferred.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience within lending, private credit, private markets, operations, asset management, or similar. 
• Familiarity with private credit and credit agreements.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under time pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with excellent time management skills
• Project management skills
• Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Diligent and intellectually curious, self-starter with a strong work ethic and drive to succeed and problem solve

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to think independently and critically, and the ability to lead, develop and mentor other leaders
• Ability to challenge the status quo and clearly outline solutions for complex obstacles.
• Strong leadership, consultative, and relationship building abilities, coupled with strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills required.
• Ability to strongly partner and deliver results from the supporting business Execution functions across Sales, Customer Success, Managed Services, Product, Technology, and Professional Services.

Right to Work Requirements:

US Requirements

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for care 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.

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 Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.  

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.  
 
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