Global Talent Acquisition Lead, Market Intelligence & Chief Client Office

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 13

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead one of the largest and most strategically important Talent Acquisition portfolios at S&P Global. You will partner with senior leaders across Market Intelligence and the Chief Client Office, influence critical talent decisions, develop the next generation of TA leadership, accelerate the adoption of AI and new technologies, and help define how Talent Acquisition creates value across the enterprise.

This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, commercial growth, talent, technology, and transformation, offering the opportunity to influence hiring outcomes and talent agendas across two highly visible and strategically important organizations.

Internal candidates from all company locations will be considered for this opportunity.

The Team

The Talent Acquisition team plays a critical role in enabling S&P Global's strategy by attracting, assessing, and hiring exceptional talent globally. The Market Intelligence and Chief Client Office (CCO) Talent Acquisition team partners closely with business leaders to deliver talent strategies that support growth, transformation, and long-term workforce objectives.

This role leads a global organization of Talent Acquisition leaders and recruiters supporting both the Market Intelligence and Chief Client Office portfolios. The successful candidate will help shape the future of Talent Acquisition at S&P Global through strong leadership, deep business partnership, AI-enabled recruiting capabilities, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead and develop a global organization of Talent Acquisition leaders and recruiters, building a high-performing, highly engaged team capable of delivering against current and future business needs.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders, providing insights on talent markets, talent availability, hiring strategies, organizational growth, and competitive talent trends.
• Partner closely with Market Intelligence and Chief Client Office leadership teams, People Partners, Compensation, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Finance, Technology, and enterprise Talent Acquisition teams to deliver integrated talent solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Champion the adoption of AI, automation, talent intelligence, and emerging recruiting technologies to improve hiring outcomes, recruiter productivity, and stakeholder experience.
• Drive innovative talent attraction strategies that strengthen S&P Global's ability to compete for top talent across technology, data, commercial, leadership, and emerging talent hiring.
• Leverage talent market intelligence, pipeline analytics, hiring trends, and business demand signals to anticipate talent risks, guide decision-making, prioritize investments, and improve hiring quality, speed, and stakeholder outcomes.
• Partner with Talent Management and broader People teams to align recruiting strategies with skills priorities, leadership hiring, internal mobility, succession planning, and broader talent objectives.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives focused on Talent Acquisition transformation, process simplification, technology adoption, skills-based hiring, and operational excellence.
• Help shape the future operating model of Talent Acquisition by identifying opportunities to evolve how we work, leverage technology, and deliver greater value to the business.

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 $126,676 to $221,434. 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. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please

Basic Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading Talent Acquisition teams in a complex, global environment.
• Proven experience leading, developing and coaching recruiters to build strong succession pipelines.
• Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and establishing credibility with business leaders.
• Experience using talent intelligence, market insights, and data-driven decision making to shape hiring strategies and business outcomes.
• Proven track record of leveraging AI tools (e.g., Spark, Copilot, Gemini, or similar technologies) to drive productivity, improve decision-making, and enhance Talent Acquisition outcomes.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker who can connect business priorities, talent needs, and recruiting strategies to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build alignment across multiple functions and leadership groups.
• Ability to lead through change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation.
• Passion for developing people, coaching leaders, and creating high-performing teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge existing approaches and drive innovation.
• Curiosity and readiness to embrace AI, automation, and new ways of working across Talent Acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Talent Acquisition transformation, operating model redesign, or large-scale change initiatives.
• Experience implementing or scaling recruiting technologies, talent intelligence platforms, CRM solutions, AI tools, or automation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of skills-based hiring, talent intelligence, labor market trends, and evolving workforce dynamics.
• Experience operating within highly matrixed global organizations and partnering with multiple stakeholder groups.

Leadership Profile

• The successful candidate will be more than a recruiting leader. They will be a leader of leaders who can inspire teams, build strong partnerships, influence executive stakeholders, and help shape the future of Talent Acquisition at S&P Global.
• As Talent Acquisition continues to evolve, this role is increasingly focused on leadership, strategic partnership, talent intelligence, technology adoption, and organizational transformation. While delivery excellence remains critical, success in this role will be defined by the ability to lead leaders, influence senior stakeholders, advance AI-enabled ways of working, and contribute to the future direction of Talent Acquisition at S&P Global.
• They will operate as a connector across the broader talent ecosystem, bringing together recruiting, skills priorities, internal mobility, leadership hiring, talent planning, and market intelligence to help the business make better talent decisions.
• They will bring a growth mindset, embrace innovation, and be excited by the opportunity to help define how Talent Acquisition evolves in an increasingly AI-enabled environment while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for stakeholders, hiring leaders, and candidates.
• The role requires the ability to operate confidently across a broad and diverse stakeholder landscape, supporting leaders across Market Intelligence, the Chief Client Office, and the broader People organization.

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.

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.

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.