Director, DeFi Strategy & Planning at S&P Global

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

252227.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Project Management, Innovation Management, Data Analytics, Research Methodologies, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Problem-Solving, Flexibility, Resilience, Curiosity, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Approach

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 13 Job Title: Director, Digital Assets CoE & Strategic Planning About S&P Global: S&P Global is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. We are committed to innovation in the evolving digital asset ecosystem, and our newly formed Center of Excellence (CoE) for Digital Assets is designed to drive strategic growth, foster synergies, and position the firm as a thought leader in decentralized finance (DeFi) and related markets. Role Overview: We are seeking a Strategist to join our compact team of three in the Digital Assets CoE, which is a part of the larger Enterprise Strategy team. This role will play a pivotal part in navigating the internal landscape to facilitate product ideation, identify synergies across divisions, institutionalize capabilities, streamline efforts, and optimize resources. You will also contribute to external and client-facing activities, including representing S&P Global at conferences and forums, staying abreast of developments in the digital asset ecosystem, and supporting senior strategists with their workload. The CoE has a broad remit focused on advancing S&P Global's position in digital assets through market intelligence, innovation, client enablement, thought leadership, external advocacy, growth exploration, and partnership building. This is an opportunity to shape the future of DeFi within a global financial powerhouse and it a dynamic role at the forefront of DeFi innovation within a global leader in financial intelligence. Key Responsibilities: Help drive product ideation by working closely with divisional product management teams to develop new offerings relevant to digital asset markets. Identify synergies and new market opportunities, revenue models, or client-facing products based on emerging trends. Prototype and pilot initiatives to support franchise expansion, ensuring agility for quick pivots. Help Consolidate expertise, knowledge, and best practices to ensure high-quality outcomes in building and executing digital asset strategies. Lead efforts to streamline efforts, reduce duplication, and optimize resources to enhance overall performance. Promote collaboration across divisions to scale insights, client engagement, and innovation. Ensure alignment of standards and tools across divisions to enable best practices. Help track industry disruptions, regulatory changes, innovations, and competitor moves through research, data analytics, and external networks. Provide market trend monitoring, intelligence gathering, and product ideation support to internal stakeholders. Contribute to the development and delivery of tailored information, tools, workshops, or consultations to help clients address challenges, optimize strategies, and capitalize on opportunities. Contribute to the creation and promotion of content such as whitepapers, webinars, podcasts, or industry events to establish S&P Global as an authority in digital assets. Occasionally represent S&P Global in policy forums, academic forums, industry events, and client events. Engage with traditional and crypto-native market participants to identify areas of mutual interest and accelerate potential partnerships. Support senior strategists with workload management and contribute to accelerating S&P Global's innovation and growth exploration in digital assets. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the digital asset ecosystem through ongoing research and networking. 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 $146,109 to $252,227.25 USD. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Finance) preferred. At least 5 years of experience in crypto and digital assets, with a strong background in traditional financial markets. Proven crypto fluency, including deep understanding of DeFi protocols, blockchain technologies, regulatory landscapes, and market dynamics. Experience in a strategy, consulting, or product development role within financial services or fintech, ideally involving innovation in emerging technologies. Key Skills: Strategic planning and execution. Project and innovation management. Strong analytical and technical skills, including data analytics and research methodologies. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management abilities. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in content creation and public speaking. Personal Attributes: Curiosity and openness to new ideas. Creativity in problem-solving and ideation. Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Passion for the digital assets industry. Growth mindset and commitment to lifelong learning. High emotional intelligence and adaptability. Entrepreneurial approach to driving initiatives and seizing opportunities. 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. 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 Intelligence®, 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. 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. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

Responsibilities

The Director will drive product ideation and identify synergies across divisions to optimize resources and enhance performance. They will also contribute to external activities, represent S&P Global at events, and support senior strategists.