Director - Content Acquisition & Rights Management (CARM) at S&P Global

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Market Intelligence, Content ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in financial information/market data vendor relationship management and contract negotiations, in a big corporate environment
Problem-solving and synergy cost savings analysis experience
Complex and creative commercial deal negotiation experience
Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Solid knowledge of financial information and market data industry
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong customer focus with demonstrated ability to be highly responsive
Comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners
Solid presentation and writing skills with the ability to influence
Excellent organizational and team-building skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
People management experience and skills to develop and support employees
Experience in high-yield or leveraged loan financial market
Content acquisition experience
Familiarity with generative AI frameworks and tools, with a strong emphasis on practical application to enhance work efficiency and drive process improvements

Responsibilities

Manage content acquisition with a focus on S&P Global Market Intelligence
Lead a team responsible for commercial deal and contractual negotiations, including vendor selection, negotiation of commercial terms, and post-execution management of rights and obligations for vendor partnerships
Establish and maintain strong relationships with third-party content and service providers and key internal stakeholders
Work with businesses to create data strategies around product creation, enhancements, and increased revenues
Partner with business stakeholders to review requests for additional content and services, managing the RFI/RFP process
Lead contract renewal processes and ensure compliance with existing license grants
Maintain accurate summaries of all vendor relationships and related contracts
Implement and promote best practices globally, optimizing data sources across the organization
Coordinate the sharing of data and information assets within S&P Global
Manage people team to ensure alignment with strategic goals and efficient operations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract NegotiationVendor ManagementContent AcquisitionRights ManagementRFI/RFPCommercial DealsStakeholder ManagementComplianceData StrategyTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote role or does it require office presence?

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days a week or 9 days a month in the London office.

What are the basic qualifications for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in financial information/market data vendor relationship management and contract negotiations in a big corporate environment.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team culture like in the CARM group?

The team focuses on building strong vendor relationships, aligning internal strategies with business needs, and values collaboration, innovation, and a global mindset.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

Strong candidates will have complex and creative commercial deal negotiation experience, problem-solving and synergy cost savings analysis experience, solid knowledge of the financial information and market data industry, and skills in team-building and stakeholder management.

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1917Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees