Senior Sustainability Solutions Specialist

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Role: Senior Sustainability Solutions Specialist

The Team: The Senior Sustainability Solutions Specialist plays a critical role in both deepening our sustainability relationships with existing clients and expanding our market coverage. Specifically, the Solutions Specialist coverage team is focused on understanding holistically the sustainability needs of clients across FI and NBFI segments, coordinating across all S&P Divisions to deliver a coherent suite of solutions to support their sustainability ambitions. In addition, this team proactive engages with a range of market participants to expand our visibility across these sectors, focusing on intermediaries and influencers to FI and NBFI clients for our suite of solutions. This individual will be responsible for defining and delivering on the North American strategy.

The Impact: We have an exciting opportunity to join Sustainable1, the S&P Global team that promotes the sustainability solutions across data, analytics, reporting, indices, ratings, commodity benchmarking. You will be responsible for leading a team of sustainability solutions specialists to succeed in the North American / Canada region, and specifically the FI and NBFI sector. You strive to be the thought leader for sustainability solutions as well as the impacts and trends relating to the North American FI and NBFI Sector. Notably, you will proactively seek out new relationships with stakeholders across all relevant departments within banks to transform the interactions that S&P Global has with the industry on sustainability. You will thrive in dynamic environments that require an ability to navigate complex client relationships as well as complex internal organizational structures.

What you stand to Gain: You will lead a very specialized, highly talented team, as part of a global unit. S&P Global provides industry leading solutions for ESG and Climate Change analysis. The team aims to create powerful, positive societal change and help the world transition to a more sustainable, low carbon economy. You are a self-starter with a desire to see the business grow and generate strong revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute on a plan to increase adoption of S&P Global ESG/Climate solutions across the North American / Canadian FI and NBFI Segment.
• Lead a team of solution specialists, who will be required to deepen FI and NBFI client relationships through new persona interactions, wider market engagements and leveraging the capabilities of our divisions.
• Support the team members in setting priority activities based on their responsibilities and navigating a complex internal organization.
• As a leader, you will inspire, coach and guide team members daily.
• Collaborate with S&P Global divisions, Market Intelligence, Index, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility, to deliver excellent client service and strong growth in sustainability solutions.
• Develop and maintain Strategic Account Sustainability Plans, which are designed to summarize priority opportunities emerging from the evolving ESG/Climate context, client priorities and the portfolio of S&P Global sustainability solutions. 
• Represent the business at client meetings, effectively diagnosing their needs and conveying our value proposition, assisting with the integration of ESG/Climate data and research in their processes, support them in use of ESG/Climate data, tools, reports, and indices, by answering technical questions.
• Organize and represent S&P Global Sustainable1 at events, webinars, and conferences, helping raise the visibility of S&P Global's industry leading Sustainability solutions.
• Educate internal teams and clients on the benefits of disclosure and integration of sustainability solutions in their processes, answer technical questions on ESG/Climate data and reports, sustainability indices, ratings, and energy transition solutions.
• Work with our marketing team to create and deliver regionally relevant thought leadership (white papers, speaking at events and presentations).
• Write proposals; plan and prepare presentations.
• Adopt a proactive approach to navigating client organizations as well as that of S&P to identifying and building relationships with key stakeholders that can influence the successful adoption of S&P Sustainability Solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience working with FI and NBFI clients is preferred.
• Understanding of ESG and the local and global sustainability trends, the NBFI industries, relevant industry groups, regulations, and how they apply to these industries in Canada.
• Technical knowledge of ESG factors, such as Carbon Emissions, Physical Risk, and ESG Scores.
• Strong understanding of the sustainability-related needs and use cases across all different departments in FI and NBFI, ranging from risk mitigation and reporting to capital deployment and product commercialization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in presenting to large groups and at public forums.
• Ability to write compelling, articulate proposals for innovative solutions.
• Excellent business acumen, negotiation skills, and persuasiveness.
• Personable demeanor, enjoying networking and meeting new people.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive and results-oriented approach, with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
• An appetite to learn product methodologies and the willingness to become a subject matter expert on key solutions.
• Possessing a sharp intellect, commercial acumen, and a creative approach to problem-solving in a new and innovative industry, along with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Motivated by solution selling, strategic relationship building, and meeting commercial objectives.
• Emphasis on being a team player.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English, with knowledge of other local languages considered a bonus.

Compensation/Benefits Information: S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $135,424 CAD - $236,900 CAD. 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 that we provide to our employees, please click here.

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Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in Canada.

About Sustainable 1
S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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. 

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