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Grade Level (for internal use): 14
Impact
Reporting to the Global Head of Ratings Strategy, the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development will be responsible for leading strategy development, business development, and strategic alliances for the division. They will be responsible for leading key strategic initiatives, strategic advisory, and process improvement across the organization in close partnership with Commercial, Analytical, and Corporate Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategy development for the division, leveraging cross-functional teams of subject matter experts.
- In close partnership with S&P Global Ratings Strategy and SPGI strategy and corporate development leaders, work on strategic advisory projects focused on strategy development and execution, corporate development, and strategic partnerships (including market entry strategies, executive presentations, financial analysis, etc.) for the Ratings division and support execution of strategic investments.
- Leverage scenario planning, case studies and modeling capabilities to strengthen the strategy.
- Drive execution of top divisional strategies, working closely with Commercial and Analytical stakeholders. This involves moving strategic initiatives from concepts to actionable business concepts.
- AI Strategy & Execution: Drive execution of SPGR’s longer-term AI strategy in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
- Support acquisitions and partnerships which strengthen S&P Global Ratings’ market position, as well as expand our footprint in high priority geographic markets.
- Develop and maintain financial analysis models to assist in investment evaluation and business case development, project prioritization and investment approval process.
- Strategy Communication: Articulate the S&P Global Ratings strategy in a clear and compelling strategic narrative to key stakeholders, tailoring messages depending on executive audience.
- Lead communication of SPGR strategy and updates to the board of directors and to the investor community.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies. In partnership with Commercial, conduct market research and leverage internal customer insights and NPS data to identify new opportunities and enhance existing products.
- Identify changes in market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environment, regional or country macro-economic factors, etc. which may require changes to strategic plans.
- Lead a team of strategy experts, and project-specific cross-function teams to deliver excellent strategy output. Be a role model, educator, coach, mentor across the wider organization.
- Proactively engage with external stakeholders to source, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities for the division in close collaboration with Commercial stakeholders.
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 $174,420 to $305,205. 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.
What We Are Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years in financial services, management consulting (in the areas of strategic and business planning), or in corporate development/business development roles.
- Bachelor’s degree: an advanced degree (Masters or MBA), preferred deep understanding of the credit ratings business, and debt capital markets / credit experience.
- Strategy / management consulting experience.
- Simultaneously managed multiple initiatives on strategy, corporate development, and new business development.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives in a matrixed enterprise environment.
- Strategy/Strategic Alliance teams (at a corporate level) and Product Development teams.
- Experience leading through mergers and acquisitions.
- Customer, investor and/or capital markets-facing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively connect stakeholders at all levels across a highly matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated ability of executing initiatives including effectively prioritizing projects and meet aggressive, recurring deadlines.
- Advance knowledge of application of AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional strategic and analytical skills with ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations.
- Attention to detail with ability to dive into new topics and quickly absorb and distil large amounts of complex/detailed information into a readily digestible work product.
- Superior executive-level presentation skills – able to distill complicated, multi-faceted issues into the key items to bring to leadership’s attention.
- Ability to work in an ambiguous, regulated, and highly matrixed environment.
- Superior communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated team leadership with a history of superior people management and development skills (helping people grow their skills / capabilities) with a focus on continual learning.
- Curiosity and drive with an innovative mindset.
Right To Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Return To Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S& P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring And Opportunity At S& P Global
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. 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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Job ID: 321662
Posted On: 2025-12-17
Location: New York, New York, United States
About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 14
Impact
Reporting to the Global Head of Ratings Strategy, the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development will be responsible for leading strategy development, business development, and strategic alliances for the division. They will be responsible for leading key strategic initiatives, strategic advisory, and process improvement across the organization in close partnership with Commercial, Analytical, and Corporate Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategy development for the division, leveraging cross-functional teams of subject matter experts.
- In close partnership with S&P Global Ratings Strategy and SPGI strategy and corporate development leaders, work on strategic advisory projects focused on strategy development and execution, corporate development, and strategic partnerships (including market entry strategies, executive presentations, financial analysis, etc.) for the Ratings division and support execution of strategic investments.
- Leverage scenario planning, case studies and modeling capabilities to strengthen the strategy.
- Drive execution of top divisional strategies, working closely with Commercial and Analytical stakeholders. This involves moving strategic initiatives from concepts to actionable business concepts.
- AI Strategy & Execution: Drive execution of SPGR’s longer-term AI strategy in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
- Support acquisitions and partnerships which strengthen S&P Global Ratings’ market position, as well as expand our footprint in high priority geographic markets.
- Develop and maintain financial analysis models to assist in investment evaluation and business case development, project prioritization and investment approval process.
- Strategy Communication: Articulate the S&P Global Ratings strategy in a clear and compelling strategic narrative to key stakeholders, tailoring messages depending on executive audience.
- Lead communication of SPGR strategy and updates to the board of directors and to the investor community.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies. In partnership with Commercial, conduct market research and leverage internal customer insights and NPS data to identify new opportunities and enhance existing products.
- Identify changes in market conditions, industry trends, regulatory environment, regional or country macro-economic factors, etc. which may require changes to strategic plans.
- Lead a team of strategy experts, and project-specific cross-function teams to deliver excellent strategy output. Be a role model, educator, coach, mentor across the wider organization.
- Proactively engage with external stakeholders to source, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities for the division in close collaboration with Commercial stakeholders.
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 $174,420 to $305,205. 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.
What We Are Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years in financial services, management consulting (in the areas of strategic and business planning), or in corporate development/business development roles.
- Bachelor’s degree: an advanced degree (Masters or MBA), preferred deep understanding of the credit ratings business, and debt capital markets / credit experience.
- Strategy / management consulting experience.
- Simultaneously managed multiple initiatives on strategy, corporate development, and new business development.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives in a matrixed enterprise environment.
- Strategy/Strategic Alliance teams (at a corporate level) and Product Development teams.
- Experience leading through mergers and acquisitions.
- Customer, investor and/or capital markets-facing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively connect stakeholders at all levels across a highly matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated ability of executing initiatives including effectively prioritizing projects and meet aggressive, recurring deadlines.
- Advance knowledge of application of AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional strategic and analytical skills with ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations.
- Attention to detail with ability to dive into new topics and quickly absorb and distil large amounts of complex/detailed information into a readily digestible work product.
- Superior executive-level presentation skills – able to distill complicated, multi-faceted issues into the key items to bring to leadership’s attention.
- Ability to work in an ambiguous, regulated, and highly matrixed environment.
- Superior communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated team leadership with a history of superior people management and development skills (helping people grow their skills / capabilities) with a focus on continual learning.
- Curiosity and drive with an innovative mindset.
Right To Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Return To Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S& P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring And Opportunity At S& P Global
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. 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.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.
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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Job ID: 321662
Posted On: 2025-12-17
Location: New York, New York, United States
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Prepare a credential evaluation letter to give hiring managers and legal teams confidence before they commit to sponsorship.
Target companies with established LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for business development or strategy roles. Past LCA filings signal an internal process already exists, which shortens your path to an offer.
Position sponsorship as a low-friction ask
Senior Director roles often involve budget authority, so frame E-3 sponsorship in business terms: no lottery risk, no six-month wait, and indefinitely renewable as long as employment continues. Employers unfamiliar with the E-3 respond better to process clarity than visa terminology.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Business development titles can span highly strategic roles and general sales management. Confirm that the job description specifies a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any degree, so the LCA and visa application aren't challenged on specialty occupation grounds.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer is signed
Once you have a written offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL submission through consulate preparation. This is especially useful when your new employer hasn't sponsored an E-3 before.
Book your consulate appointment immediately after LCA certification
DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days. Schedule your U.S. consulate appointment in Australia as soon as certification comes through, since appointment availability at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth varies significantly by season and can add weeks to your start date.
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Does a Senior Director of Business Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, international business, or a related discipline. The job description must tie the degree requirement directly to the duties performed. Broad titles that accept any degree, regardless of field, can create problems at the LCA stage, so reviewing the offer language carefully matters.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for a Senior Director of Business Development role?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap backlog, and allows two-year renewable status with the same employer or a new one. The H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and a wait of up to a year before work authorization begins. For a senior hire where timing matters, the E-3 is structurally faster and more predictable.
Can I change employers or negotiate a promotion while on E-3 status?
Yes to both, with conditions. Changing employers requires a new LCA and a new visa application before you start with the new company, so plan for a processing window of several weeks. A promotion that significantly changes your job duties or title may also require an amended LCA to keep your status current and defensible, even with the same employer.
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