Head of Technology Risk, Cyber Risk and Data Governance

AFBA
About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
14

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments, and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

The Role: Head of Technology Risk & Data Governance

Location: New York, New Jersey, Englewood CO

S&P Global is seeking a talented executive to assume strategic leadership to oversee and manage technology and cybersecurity related risks and ensuring robust data governance practices for the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology risk management, data governance, and a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to safeguard technology assets. A successful leader in this role is responsible to:

• Define the Technology risk management framework and strategies inclusive of IT, Network and Application risks. Provide direction to proactively manage Technology and other related risks.
• Review Technology risk management policies, limits, and methodologies. Ensure they are up to market standards and compliant to regulatory requirements.
• Support Privacy Regulations and ensure proper Data handling across the enterprise. Oversee technology, tooling and processes for proper Data Governance in partnership with the Technology and Legal organization
• Remain educated on developments in Risk that have potential impacts to the business.
• Partner with Technology Executives (CISO, CTOs, CIO, BISOs) to ensure adherence to standards and policies related to Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, and Data Governance

The Team: Reporting to the SVP, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer this role will be responsible for working in close alignment and partnership with Technology, Legal, Compliance and other divisional & functional leaders across the organization.

The Impact: A Key leader in development and execution of Technology Risk & Data Governance that provides strategic leadership to foster a culture of security and compliance while contributing significantly to the overall resilience, reputation, and success of the organization.

What’s in it for you: You have a complementary blend of accountabilities to discuss with senior executives across the organization with an interesting blend of stakeholders. Ensuring the consistent engagement of a large global team is no small feat.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize technology risks affecting the organization and provide key technology risk insights to Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, CISO, CIO, CTOs and General Counsels.
• Oversee, drive operationalisation of the Technology Risk Management Framework
• Develop and enforce internal technology policies and procedures.
• Report and advise on technology risk related matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee, drive operationalisation of the Data Governance Framework. Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures
• Oversee data quality initiatives and ensure the integrity of organizational data.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 years or above experience in the Financial Services, Ratings or Data / Research Industry
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration).
• Technology Risk professional with in-depth knowledge of IT risk, Cybersecurity, Network risk, operational risk, 3rd party risk and other risks.
• Proven experience in technology risk management and data governance.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent Communication skills, including experience with Executive and Board of Directors level presentations.
• Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence.
• A team player with strong interpersonal, people management and leadership skills, demonstrating confidence, practicality, and resilience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to articulate guidance clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to design, drive and pace organizational change and bring others along.
• Ability to influence and build strong and trusting relationships with senior stakeholders and to collaborate internally and across company organizations.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team of technology risk and data governance professionals.
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Flexible Working

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible in our anchor/flex working model. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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 $148,200 to $275,000. 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’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 . click apply for full job details