Senior Specialist, Portfolio Optimization and Strategy

New York, New York
S&P Global
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10
The Team: The MI Business Transformation, Strategy & Special Projects 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 acquisitions and divestitures, strategic partnerships, portfolio management, and competitive intelligence. The team also partners closely with Finance and business stakeholders on long-term financial planning. This small, nimble team is responsible for evaluating all significant new investments for Market Intelligence and defining the requirements for delivering future growth coupled with large scale business transformation initiatives aimed at optimizing portfolio strategy and improving business profitability and productivity.

Responsibilities and Impact: Partner with business leaders across the division to shape and execute MI’s portfolio and growth strategy. Report to an Executive Director of Portfolio Optimization & Transformation, and lead or support a wide range of strategic initiatives and select M&A projects, in accordance with the division’s top priorities across our product portfolio. Inform and influence high impact decisions by the division’s top leadership, including the President, CFO, and Head of Strategy.

• Directly impact MI’s portfolio strategy initiatives by evaluating our products across a range of financial and strategic metrics, market fit and industry outlook.
• 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, as well as liaising with Enterprise central functions on certain initiatives.
• Analyze the divisional business portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization, including new investments, divestitures, and other strategic options.
• Support medium-term strategic planning processes. In partnership with the Finance team, help analyze the financial results of products within our portfolio to inform our strategic plan and execution of that plan.
• Partner with MI’s product, commercial and functional teams to build organic growth strategies, develop business cases to support their execution, and establish KPIs to monitor their performance.
• Support the creation of materials for strategic meetings, including Board meetings, Strategic Business Reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.

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 $83,313 to $120,000. 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 .

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent); major in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience required.
• 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.
• Expertise in analyzing financial results, including historical detailed revenue and expense due diligence to build out of flexible forward-looking financial models in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with effective written and verbal communication skills
• 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.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior strategy consulting, corporate strategy, M&A experience, or strategic finance strongly preferred; knowledge of B2B information services and/or financial information services a plus.

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.

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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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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.

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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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