Manager, Licensing & Compliance

This Manager, Licensing & Compliance role at S&P Global Market Intelligence provides strategic direction and support to the Data & Research’s Corporates commercial teams. The position involves leading compliance-focused conversations to drive revenue, assessing customer licenses and terms, diagnosing use cases, and coordinating with commercial teams to develop proposals. It also includes developing long-term strategies to protect and grow the value of S&P’s data, ensuring compliance initiatives align with business objectives and foster growth.

Must Have

• Lead compliance-focused discussions with internal and external stakeholders to support revenue generation.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure compliance initiatives support sales efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to commercial teams on compliance-related matters.
• Offer strategic insights and act as a thought partner to address complex licensing issues.
• Possess 10+ years of experience in Licensing and Compliance-related roles.
• Build strategic relationships with key executives.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively and negotiate solutions.
• Engage in high-level strategic meetings with key clients.

Perks & Benefits

• Health & Wellness care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime with generous time off.
• Access to a wealth of resources for continuous learning and career growth.
• Competitive pay.
• Retirement planning.
• Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks for partners and children.
• Retail discounts.
• Referral incentive awards.

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team:

Our team is dedicated to serving a diverse range of clients, providing tailored solutions that drive success. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, fostering a dynamic environment where global mindsets are encouraged and leveraged.

Responsibilities and Impact:

This role provides direction and support to the Data & Research’s Corporates commercial teams by leading compliance-focused conversations that drive revenue. This position requires a strategic approach to ensure that compliance initiatives align with business objectives, fostering growth and sustainability. Responsibilities include assessing customer licenses and terms, helping commercial to diagnose use cases, leading licensing conversations and coordinating with commercial to develop and deliver proposals/presentations. The position also involves developing medium to long-term strategies to protect and grow the value of S&P’s data. Compensation is based on the achievement of growth objectives.

• Lead compliance-focused discussions with internal and external stakeholders to support revenue generation.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure compliance initiatives support sales efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to commercial teams on compliance-related matters.
• Offer strategic insights and act as a thought partner to address complex licensing issues.

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 $85,773 to $109,772. 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 a 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 We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• Must possess 10+ years of experience in Licensing and Compliance-related roles.

Customer Focus (Internal & External):

• Build strategic relationships with key executives to support business needs and long-term partnership opportunities.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, negotiating solutions that align with strategic goals.
• Engage in high-level strategic meetings with key clients to foster relationships and discuss partnership opportunities.

Expected Behavioral Attributes:

• Emotional Intelligence: Navigate emotionally challenging situations with awareness of biases.
• Collaboration: Work beyond team boundaries to resolve issues and agree on solutions.
• Time Management: Manage multiple key projects and priorities effectively.
• Adaptability: Make difficult decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Communication: Articulate complex ideas across functions and levels, negotiating effectively to reach solutions.
• Leadership: Strategically identify opportunities for growth and innovation, coaching and empowering teams to maximize performance.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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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