Global Head of Market Intelligence EDO Communications

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 16

As the Global Group Head of Communications for S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the Enterprise Data Organization, you will serve as a key strategic leader for each business, as well as a key leader in S&P Global’s Communications team. This role will involve advising the C-suite, Presidents, and senior stakeholders by providing strategic counsel and guidance that spans both communications and broader business initiatives.

You will lead a global team of high-performing communications professionals, fostering a high-performance team culture while developing a strong leadership bench. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing communication strategies that enhance the reputation of each business and effectively engage with various stakeholders, including media, employees, investors, and customers. This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and is a member of the OpCo for S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the Enterprise Data Organization, along with being a member of the Communications Leadership Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Driving strategic external and internal communications for the divisions and functions, leading a global team of communicators around the world.
• Working closely with the S&P Global Market Intelligence & EDO President, the Operating Committee, and the rest of their leadership teams, as well as support functions including marketing, finance, people, and legal.
• Leading external communications for the division, developing strategic plans to enhance the reputation and showcase the depth of S&P Global Market Intelligence, and EDO to media globally.
• Connecting our people to our purpose by bringing our divisional strategy to life, communicating our initiatives, and elevating the employee experience.
• Partnering with the rest of the Communications Leadership team and their groups, the divisional People Team and Enterprise teams to build communication strategies that drive engagement in support of major People initiatives and change communications, aligned with the business priorities.
• The successful applicant will bring global and local knowledge, contacts, and expertise to implement these strategic communication initiatives. Your responsibilities will also include identifying and implementing leading industry standards, exploring new methods, and advancing our capabilities by driving engagement and meaningful two-way communications. This role demands a passionate, innovative, and critical thinker, always looking for exciting and creative ways to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time and through the right channels.

• Develop and execute the S&P Global Market Intelligence & EDO communications strategy, encompassing both internal and external communications, aligned with S&P Global’s enterprise communications goals.
• Partner with Divisional Presidents and the Operating Committee, along with their leadership teams and the Internal Communications Center of Excellence, to ensure successful global internal communications that drive engagement across all S&P Market Intelligence & EDO personnel and keep them well-informed to help achieve business objectives.
• Provide strategic thinking and direction to senior leaders in planning and executing internal communication programs.
• Support the Operating Committee in developing and executing change management communications that inspire our people.
• Draft and secure approval for key messages to be delivered to regional, business, or large functional area employees, managing the development of content on change management, business strategies, and growth.
• Provide hands-on support for leadership communications, coaching and advising senior leaders, creating communication plans, producing and publishing content across multiple channels (e.g., intranet, email, etc.), and organizing town halls and other events.
• Dive deep into employee feedback—utilizing metrics and insights to spot trends, identify changes in behaviors, and address peaks and valleys in engagement.
• Create and lead the S&P Global Market Intelligence &…