S&P Global
The Team:
S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI) offers a comprehensive suite of credit solutions designed to help organizations across the globe assess and manage credit risk. Credit Solutions (CS) is the commercial arm within SPGMI that sells Ratings’ credit ratings, related data and research, advanced analytics, and financial risk solutions including subscription-based offerings, RatingsXpress®, RatingsDirect®, and Credit Analytics. The CS business is a major contributor to SPGMI’s overall growth, generating nearly $5 billion in annual revenue.
About The Role Grade Level (internal use): 11
The Licensing team’s work is instrumental to protecting and growing the CS business and in mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks. The Licensing Operations Senior Analyst will play a critical support role in deals involving a broad array of clients across the globe and across multiple customer segments, such as investment management, investment banking, insurance, commercial banking, non‑financial corporates, and government agencies.
He/she/they will work closely with Product, Commercial, and Legal teams to support and reinforce licensing governance, mitigate losses, and help enforce compliance by reviewing and evaluating licensing deal terms and contracts and assisting in protecting S&P’s proprietary data rights.
Key Responsibilities Include
Support Commercial and Product teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC by providing insights and analysis on client use cases, licensing terms, deal structures, and assisting with negotiations for new and existing CS licensing agreements.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts to ensure consistency related to deal terms and pricing across clients and industries as well as evaluate and provide recommendations related to non‑standard deal terms.
Provide world‑class customer service to the Product and Commercial teams by maintaining a consistently high level of service quality, proactively anticipating their needs, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Support the Licensing team across a number of projects, key initiatives, and internal processes.
Promote a culture of value‑based business practices and compliance by educating stakeholders across the company on best practices for licensing CS products and services.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only) Anticipated base salary range: $80,000–$135,000 (varies by geographic location). This role is eligible for a commercial incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on benefits, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.
What We’re Looking For Basic Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or experience with commercial contracts (e.g., paralegal)
3+ years of relevant experience in the financial services sector as a compliance, legal, or risk management professional
Driven, self‑directed person with an understanding of commercial contracts and value‑based pricing concepts, including a strong commercial mindset and creative problem‑solving ability
Team player with experience working with cross‑functional teams, including Product, Commercial, and Legal
Ability to turn high‑level requirements into executable plans with actionable steps, secure consensus from partners, and follow through to execution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Curiosity to learn and adaptability to develop new skill sets
Ability to work independently in fast‑paced and ambiguous environments
Flexible and adaptable to work across international time zones
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office
Understanding of banking and asset management functions
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), Excel, complex formulas, pivot tables, and experience in data analysis and reporting
Fluency in foreign languages
This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.
Flexible Working We pride ourselves on agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please discuss your preferred arrangement during the interview.
Return to Work If you have taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work, we encourage returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we deliver unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to keep you energized.
Continuous Learning: Access to resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children, including best‑in‑class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other perks.
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.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster (see https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (see https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay‑transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf).
Job ID: 323510
Posted On: 2025‑12‑14
Location: Virtual, New York, United States
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S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI) offers a comprehensive suite of credit solutions designed to help organizations across the globe assess and manage credit risk. Credit Solutions (CS) is the commercial arm within SPGMI that sells Ratings’ credit ratings, related data and research, advanced analytics, and financial risk solutions including subscription-based offerings, RatingsXpress®, RatingsDirect®, and Credit Analytics. The CS business is a major contributor to SPGMI’s overall growth, generating nearly $5 billion in annual revenue.
About The Role Grade Level (internal use): 11
The Licensing team’s work is instrumental to protecting and growing the CS business and in mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks. The Licensing Operations Senior Analyst will play a critical support role in deals involving a broad array of clients across the globe and across multiple customer segments, such as investment management, investment banking, insurance, commercial banking, non‑financial corporates, and government agencies.
He/she/they will work closely with Product, Commercial, and Legal teams to support and reinforce licensing governance, mitigate losses, and help enforce compliance by reviewing and evaluating licensing deal terms and contracts and assisting in protecting S&P’s proprietary data rights.
Key Responsibilities Include
Support Commercial and Product teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC by providing insights and analysis on client use cases, licensing terms, deal structures, and assisting with negotiations for new and existing CS licensing agreements.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts to ensure consistency related to deal terms and pricing across clients and industries as well as evaluate and provide recommendations related to non‑standard deal terms.
Provide world‑class customer service to the Product and Commercial teams by maintaining a consistently high level of service quality, proactively anticipating their needs, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Support the Licensing team across a number of projects, key initiatives, and internal processes.
Promote a culture of value‑based business practices and compliance by educating stakeholders across the company on best practices for licensing CS products and services.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only) Anticipated base salary range: $80,000–$135,000 (varies by geographic location). This role is eligible for a commercial incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on benefits, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.
What We’re Looking For Basic Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or experience with commercial contracts (e.g., paralegal)
3+ years of relevant experience in the financial services sector as a compliance, legal, or risk management professional
Driven, self‑directed person with an understanding of commercial contracts and value‑based pricing concepts, including a strong commercial mindset and creative problem‑solving ability
Team player with experience working with cross‑functional teams, including Product, Commercial, and Legal
Ability to turn high‑level requirements into executable plans with actionable steps, secure consensus from partners, and follow through to execution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Curiosity to learn and adaptability to develop new skill sets
Ability to work independently in fast‑paced and ambiguous environments
Flexible and adaptable to work across international time zones
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office
Understanding of banking and asset management functions
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), Excel, complex formulas, pivot tables, and experience in data analysis and reporting
Fluency in foreign languages
This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.
Flexible Working We pride ourselves on agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please discuss your preferred arrangement during the interview.
Return to Work If you have taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work, we encourage returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we deliver unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to keep you energized.
Continuous Learning: Access to resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children, including best‑in‑class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other perks.
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.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster (see https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (see https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay‑transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf).
Job ID: 323510
Posted On: 2025‑12‑14
Location: Virtual, New York, United States
#J-18808-Ljbffr