Sr. Director, Risk and Compliance

Grade Level (for internal use): 14 The Team:
The Market Intelligence Cyber Risk and Compliance team serves as the strategic bridge between security requirements and business objectives, advocating for robust security practices while enabling commercial success. Operating at the intersection of technology, legal, and sales functions, the team specializes in translating complex and evolving regulatory landscapes into actionable guidance for externally-facing products and services. We value analytical rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to make sound risk-based decisions that protect both our organization and our clients.

• Lead contract negotiations for security and compliance terms in client agreements, serving as the primary technical advisor to Sales and Legal teams while maintaining strategic customer relationships
• Apply risk-based decision making to evaluate proposed security commitments, determining acceptability through analysis of compensating controls and potential roadmap investments, with clear communication of rationale to stakeholders at all levels
• Partner strategically with Legal as the technical subject matter expert, ensuring organizational capability to deliver on negotiated security commitments
• Provide potential contractual language
• Analyze and interpret complex regulatory requirements, assess scope and organizational compliance capabilities, and develop comprehensive guidance for development and technical teams to ensure adherence
• Identify and address systemic gaps between client security demands and organizational capabilities through cross-functional partnerships and strategic roadmap advocacy
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive knowledge repository of pre-approved security positions, standardized language, and control framework mappings to drive consistency and efficiency across engagements

• 15+ years of total progressive experience in security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), security assurance, artificial intelligence or third-party risk management, with demonstrated expertise in regulatory interpretation and security contract negotiation
• Working knowledge of financial services and enterprise regulatory environments, including GDPR, DORA, NIS2, EU AI Act and related compliance regimes
• Proven track record of making independent, defensible risk decisions in high-pressure deal environments with measurable business impact
• Proven experience developing and implementing scalable processes, playbooks, and frameworks for security assurance functions in enterprise environments
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of infrastructure and application controls, modern cloud security controls, including cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Open Shift), identity and access management, encryption protocols, and security monitoring solutions
• Expert-level proficiency in major compliance frameworks including COBIT, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, and ISO 42001, with proven ability to map contractual requirements to specific security controls
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage with legal counsel, negotiate complex terms, and present technical concepts to executive leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CIPP, or CRISC
• Hands-on experience with contract management platforms, security questionnaire automation tools (such as One Trust, Metric Stream, or similar), and GRC technology solutions

(This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $177,000 to $219,000. 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.

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