Head of Data Assurance

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

The Team :

The Data Management team is responsible for the end-to-end operational management and continued improvement of our practices and strategy to deliver high quality, context rich data to our Clients and Colleagues.

Key areas of focus for the team / function are Data Quality, Discoverability, Governance and Product development supporting our Clients and Colleagues to power Global Markets.

The Impact :

As a senior member of our Data team, you will lead a team expected to solve problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative delivery environment.

To meet these demands, candidates should be influential Data Management leaders with deep expertise, and a collaborative style that brings others into the decision-making process.

You will devise Governance processes and outcomes that deliver consistency, transparency and utility of our data assets across organizational boundaries.

You will be responsible for helping to build our agile organization and align to a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, trust and sharing.

You will work with global staff of Data Content Managers in value streams and partner with your Product Management and Quality peers to support a large, global group of agile scrum teams.

Responsibilities :

Own the Data Risk identification and mitigation process

Create and manage the governance framework working with partner teams aligning to the business operating model

Socialize and drive adoption of Data Governance and Risk Management programs and practices across the organization

Partner very closely with various value stream engineering leaders and provide them with necessary technical guidance

Augment the transformation of data quality, content management and reference data management architecture and practices

Be and active participant in cross-organization initiatives to drive consistency, re-use and value extraction from our Data Assets

Define and shape governance and risk management for AI / Generative AI

What We’re Looking For :

BS or MS degree ideally

An S&P Global employee at this grade level would typically have 15+ years of experience with 8+ years of experience designing and delivering data governance for a global audience

Experience of a highly regulated industry or industries is desirable

Experience of governance automation and any experience of using AI for data governance will be a highly desirable

Quality first mindset with a strong background and experience with developing products for a global audience at scale

Excellent analytical thinking, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong ability to influence both IT and business partners

Financial services industry experience desirable but not essential

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.