Associate Director, Information Governance and Data Compliance

Director, Information Governance and Data Compliance

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.

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 Global's 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 Global's delivery of data-driven products and services, including analytics, ratings, market intelligence, and entity-based data solutions.

S&P Global's business model—focused on delivering data, analytics, and insight to global markets—requires robust governance over data sourcing, processing, retention, and usage to ensure trust, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.

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.

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

• Information Governance & Policy Leadership
• Data Classification & Information Handling
• Enterprise Data Governance
• Privacy by Design & Compliance Integration
• Risk Management & Regulatory Readiness
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Oversight

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 $104,435 USD to $ USD. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please .

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years' experience in information governance, data governance, privacy, or regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in a global, data-driven organization.
• Experience using AI productivity tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support smarter ways of working.
• Deep understanding of:
• Data lifecycle management
• Records management and retention
• Information classification frameworks
• Strong knowledge of global data protection and privacy laws.

Flexible Working (optional):

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please discuss your preferred arrangement during the interview, and we will strive to be adaptable wherever we can.

Our Mission:

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