S&P Global
Head of Software, Enterprise Solution
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Head of Software, Enterprise Solutions
Grade Level (for internal use): 15
About the Role
This strategically important leadership position within S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Enterprise Solutions Software business oversees the segments of Corporate Actions, Tax Solutions, and Cappitech. The portfolio encompasses managed data services and enterprise technology platforms, enabling capital markets firms to reduce risk, improve compliance, and streamline post-trade, asset servicing, tax, and regulatory reporting workflows.
The Team
Operating in a global, highly collaborative environment, the Software business partners across Product, Sales, Customer Experience, Operations, and Technology to shape growth strategy, go-to-market execution, and revenue expansion across the portfolio.
Key locations include:
- US (New York)
- UK (London)
- India (Gurgaon)
With global sales coverage to support execution.
The Impact
The Head of Software will:
- Define and execute commercial and product strategy for the full product suite, driving growth, market positioning, pricing, client engagement, and strategic investment priorities.
- Position the role as an enterprise leader bridging market needs, client value, product direction, and commercial outcomes.
- Offer deep expertise in asset servicing, post-trade ecosystems, tax processing, and regulatory reporting, with the ability to:
- Identify opportunities.
- Influence the product roadmap.
- Establish trusted relationships with clients, partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Leverage AI to enhance decision-making, governance, workflow integration, and operational resilience across the investment lifecycle.
What’s in it for you?
- Leadership: Direct a high-growth, strategically critical software portfolio across Corporate Actions, Tax, and Cappitech.
- Commercial Strategy: Shape market positioning, product direction, and enterprise strategy for the suite.
- Innovation: Drive post-trade technology innovation, navigating regulatory complexity and AI-enabled workflow transformation.
- Collaboration: Partner with a global, cross-functional leadership team to achieve growth, client value, and market differentiation.
Responsibilities
This role is accountable for end-to-end commercial leadership over the Corporate Actions, Tax, and Cappitech product suite, including:
- Revenue & Financial Leadership:
- Own revenue growth, P&L performance, pipeline development, pricing, commercial models, and go-to-market strategy.
- Market Competitiveness:
- Understand and leverage competitive differentiators to champion products effectively in the market.
- Strategy & Growth:
- Define product strategy and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities.
- Global Sales & Client Engagement:
- Lead global pre-sales (RFPs, solution design, proposal development, executive client engagement, and deal strategy).
- Build trusted relationships with buy-side, sell-side, custodians, asset servicers, regulators, industry groups, and strategic partners.
- Cross-Functional Alignment:
- Partner with Product, Revenue, Customer Experience, Operations, and Technology to align on strategy, roadmap, execution, and investment priorities.
- Executive Representation:
- Act as senior escalation point for key clients; represent the business in governance forums.
- Thought Leadership:
- Foster market advocacy through client engagement, forums, conferences, press, and social channels.
- Market Expansion:
- Identify and scale opportunities in new markets, client segments, AI innovation, and partnerships.
- Roadmap & Decision-Making:
- Translate market intelligence into product roadmap, commercial priorities, and investment recommendations.
- Team Leadership:
- Build, develop, and lead a global team of subject matter experts fostering product management, revenue, and technology collaboration.
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What We’re Looking For
We seek candidates with:
- Strategic & Commercial Acumen:
- Extensive commercial strategy, sales, or business development experience within capital markets, with a proven revenue growth and P&L ownership track record.
- Deep Domain Expertise:
- Insight across Corporate Actions, asset servicing, tax processing, regulatory reporting, post-trade, clearing, and settlement ecosystems.
- AI & Market Dynamics:
- Strong grasp of market dynamics, client needs, competitive landscape, and AI-enabled improvements in governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Global Executive Presence:
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders, including clients, regulators, and industry bodies.
- Leadership Experience:
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, inclusion, trust, and productivity globally.
- Analytical & Communication Skills:
- Strong problem-solving, complexity simplification, and compelling market narrative articulation skills.
- Global Fluency:
- Experience operating in matrixed, global organizations, with senior executive presence.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, our 35,000+ experts worldwide combine insight, data, and technologies to help decision-makers navigate complexity. Our mission is Advancing Essential Intelligence®, enabling customers to operate with confidence.
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Our Values
✔ Integrity – Uncompromising standards in all we do. ✔ Discovery – A culture of curiosity to uncover insights. ✔ Partnership – Close collaboration with customers to achieve shared goals.
For more information: www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence
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Our People
We cultivate a connected workplace, valuing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our team supports a culture of respect, empowerment, and a shared purpose to shape a prosperous, equitable future.
Simply the Best Benefits
At S&P Global, our benefits program supports wellbeing in every aspect of your life and career:
- Health & Wellness:
- Holistic coverage for physical and mental health.
- Flexible Downtime:
- Generous leave entitlements to replenish energy.
- Continuous Learning:
- Access to career coaching, training, and industry resources.
- Invest in Your Future:
- Competitive pay, retirement planning, student loan repayment assistance, and financial wellness programs.
- Family-Friendly Perks:
- Childcare support and inclusive family benefits.
- Beyond the Basics:
- Discounts on retail products and employee referral awards.
For country-specific benefit details: spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring & Opportunity at S&P Global
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and transparency in hiring, ensuring all employees progress on performance-based opportunities.
Career Security
✔ No Extraction Fees: S&P Global never requests funds for application processes, training, or equipment provision.
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Job Category & Equal Opportunity Assurance
- Job Category: BSMGMT201 – Senior Professional
- EEO Job Group: EEO-02 (EEO Compliance)
Our team leads the charge in solving complex challenges—equipping businesses, governments, and individuals to navigate shifting markets with Essential Intelligence®.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global’s commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures fairness and merit-based selection. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply—only electronic submissions will be considered.
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