Director, Data & Privacy (Basé à London)

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About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):13

The Team:

The Digital & Program Excellence team is part of the Customer Experience team at S&P Global Commodity Insight. We enable the business to achieve efficiencies, optimize processes, increase customer satisfaction and attract new clients through technology transformation. We work within the agile framework to prioritize, plan and oversee the delivery of strategic internal tools and technology. We work with employees around the globe and at all levels of the business and offer innovation and efficiencies on internal technologies, including but not limited to Salesforce and Marketo. We are a growing team with many senior associates that can provide on-the-job training and mentoring.

Responsibilities and Impact:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Data & Privacy to lead our data governance and privacy initiatives. This role is crucial for ensuring that our data management practices align with corporate objectives while adhering to privacy regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of data strategy, data integrity, and privacy compliance, with a proven ability to implement scalable solutions that enhance our technology ecosystem. Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement proactive strategies to prevent the entry of bad data into internal technologies, ensuring high data quality and integrity.
  • Design and execute a comprehensive data strategy at scale that facilitates seamless integration between various technologies within the technology ecosystem.
  • Develop data strategies that ensure scalability and compatibility with other divisions and enterprise teams, fostering collaboration and data sharing across departments.
  • Serve as the primary representative for CI data in major projects, including but not limited to Project Compass (customer success and community platforms) and Project Armadillo (Salesforce CPQ), ensuring that data considerations are prioritized and integrated into project planning and execution.
  • Work closely with legal and compliance teams to develop policies and procedures that safeguard sensitive data and promote a culture of privacy within the organization.
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align project objectives with data strategy and privacy guidelines.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data strategies and privacy compliance initiatives. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on data quality, privacy compliance, and the data status of ongoing projects.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or data privacy roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position.
  • Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing data strategies that drive business outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Salesforce experience preferred.
  • CDMP or related certifications preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights:

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights 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 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 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.

Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits:

  • 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.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

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.

US Candidates Only:The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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