Job Description

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About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 12
S&P Global Sustainable1
The Role: Associate Director, S1 Risk & Compliance
The Team: The Sustainable1 Business Risk & Compliance team collaborates with Sustainable1's global business and legal partners to identify, monitor, manage and report on its potential and actual business risks and conflicts of interest.
Responsibilities & Impact:
Core responsibilities include the following:

• Develop relevant Compliance policies and guidelines to align with regulatory expectations
• Oversee and manage day-to-day compliance activities, adherence to policies and upcoming regulations
• Provide education and training to Sustinable1 Employees on policies and procedures
• Identify potential risks to the Sustainable1 business, and assist in determination of mitigating actions
• Track and report on policy violations
• Provide regular reporting on Compliance issues to the S1 Head of Business Risk & Compliance
• Participate in, and as appropriate, manage Compliance investigations diligently while maintaining confidentiality
• Provide support on Risk & Compliance Operations tasks and projects, as needed
• Coordinate with colleagues globally to ensure consistency in carrying out risk and compliance responsibilities.
• Partner with Legal and Government Affairs & Public Policy teams on regulatory and policymaker engagements.
• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities to improve Compliance processes and workflows.

Other Responsibilities:

• Remain educated and up to date on developments in the regulatory and Compliance fields, with a particular focus on sustainability

• Actively participate in relevant Risk & Compliance Committees, as appropriate.
• Provide support to Divisional Compliance teams and the Enterprise Compliance team as necessary.

The Impact: The Associate Director, Risk & Compliance will play a key role in the Compliance program for the Sustainable1 business. The role involves a range of activities, including: (i) Monitoring of Sustainable1 Employees' Compliance related activities, (ii) education & training, (iii) reporting to management on compliance developments, and (iv) participating in reviews, investigations, and other compliance related ad-hoc activities. This role will report into the Global Head of Business Risk & Compliance, Sustainable1
What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of Compliance experience
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in ESG/Sustainability Domain would be an added advantage.
• Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence
• Strong interpersonal and team skills, with a collaborative and learning mindset
• Highly analytical, solutions-oriented and detail oriented
• Ability to articulate guidance clearly and concisely
• Ability to quickly diagnose problems and work on improving operational efficiency
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to provide compliance training to all levels
• Self-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Ability to maintain a global perspective and work with diverse colleagues across various jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point (Proficiency in Smartsheet preferred)

About Sustainable 1
S&P Global's centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.
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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 Intelligencexc2xae, 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, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (the Policy) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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Job ID: 312197
Posted On: 2025-02-20
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India