Associate Director, Information Governance and Data Compliance

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Associate Director Information Governance and Data Compliance

The Team:The Data Privacy Protection and Governance team at S&P Global is dedicated to managing sensitive personal and non-personal information. We achieve this through the implementation of comprehensive policies processes controls and metrics that ensure compliance with global regulations.

The Impact:S&P Global is seeking a Director Information Governance and Data Compliance to lead and enhance enterprise-wide information governance and data compliance capabilities across its global data and analytics business.

This role is responsible for developing operationalizing and enforcing policies standards and controls governing the lifecycle of business information and personal data. The Director will ensure alignment with S&P Globals Privacy Program Information Governance Policy framework and evolving regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.

The position plays a critical leadership role in embedding privacy by design strengthening data classification compliance and operationalizing a risk-based data governance model that supports S&P Globals delivery of data-driven products and services including analytics ratings market intelligence and entity-based data solutions.

S&P Globals business modelfocused on delivering data analytics and insight to global marketsrequires robust governance over data sourcing processing retention and usage to ensure trust regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

Whats in it for you:In this role you will:

• Collaborate with senior and executive stakeholders globally.
• Act as a senior advisor to stakeholders across Legal Compliance Technology and business divisions.
• Lead cross-functional governance forums to drive alignment and accountability for data governance activities.
• Be an integral part of enhancing and developing the global Data Compliance program working alongside executive leadership to drive our team forward.

Responsibilities:The Director Information Governance and Data Compliance will be responsible for:

• Information Governance & Policy Leadership
  • Lead the design implementation and governance of enterprise Information Governance frameworks covering data lifecycle management (creation use retention and disposal).
  • Own and maintain core policies and standards including:
    • Information Governance Policy
    • Information Classification Standard
    • Records Retention Schedule
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements internal risk frameworks and international standards.

• Data Classification & Information Handling
  • Establish and oversee enterprise-wide data classification frameworks and compliance monitoring.
  • Partner with Information Security and technology teams to ensure appropriate controls for data access storage and protection.
  • Implement and track metrics to measure classification compliance and data handling effectiveness.

• Enterprise Data Governance
  • Drive development of a scalable enterprise data governance model including:
    • Data inventory and cataloging
    • Data ownership and stewardship
    • Data flow visibility and control
  • Collaborate with business technology and risk teams to ensure governance controls are embedded across products platforms and operations.

• Privacy by Design & Compliance Integration
  • Embed privacy by design and default principles into business processes systems and product development.
  • Support execution of S&P Globals Global Privacy Program and related controls governing lawful fair and proportionate processing of personal information.
  • Partner with Legal Compliance and Risk teams to ensure alignment on regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.
  • Other Privacy projects as assigned.

• Risk Management & Regulatory Readiness
  • Identify assess and mitigate risks relating to data governance retention classification and regulatory compliance.
  • Support internal audits regulatory inquiries and external assessments.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence of compliance.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Oversight
  • Act as Data Compliance support for the development implementation and continuous enhancement of S&P Globals AI governance framework ensuring the responsible ethical…