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AI+ Finance Lead at S&P Global | LAYIQ

Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive AI+ strategy for the Finance team, aligned with SPGI's overall business objectives.
Identify and prioritize AI opportunities, across Finance processes, including creating a roadmap for AI+ initiatives, outlining key milestones, resources, and timelines.
Guide the implementation of AI technologies (including automation, robotics, AI/ML, and GenAI), ensuring they integrate smoothly with existing workflows and systems.
Lead the design and deployment of AI solutions that improve business performance, customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies across the Finance function
Collaboration and Partnership: Partner closely with Finance Technology Lead, Corporate Finance, and divisional CFOs to ensure AI solutions are aligned with business needs and stakeholder readiness for AI adoption.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and buy-in for AI+ initiatives.
Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into AI+ solutions.
Partner with technology and key stakeholders to influence and shape a data management strategy that supports AI initiatives, focusing on data quality, accessibility and utilization.
Opportunity Discovery and Assessment: Conduct readiness assessments with stakeholders to understand their needs, providing through leadership on how AI can drive innovation and solve business problems.
Evaluate current AI capabilities (data, technology, talent, and processes), identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Implementation Leadership: Lead the design and deployment of AI+ projects within the Finance team.
Coordinate with internal technology teams, Corporate Finance, and external vendors to implement AI+ solutions effectively.
Articulate the potential of AI/ML, NLP, and GenAI tools, helping stakeholders understand their benefits, limitations, and prerequisites (such as data quality) for successful implementation.
Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of AI+ initiatives.
Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and ROI of AI+ initiatives.
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on the progress and outcomes of AI+ projects, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for optimization
Develop and implement mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of AI+ strategies and projects, using data analytics to drive continuous improvement
Ethics & Governance: Ensure AI initiatives are developed and deployed ethically, following responsible AI practices that address issues such as bias, fairness, and transparency
Lead the definition of AI governance mechanisms
Collaborate with internal teams to review AI projects, ensuring they adhere to ethical guidelines and align with regulatory standards.
Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments related to AI, data privacy, and ethics, ensuring compliance.
Represent the Finance team in internal and external forums related to AI advancements
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in finance, digital transformation, or related fields, with substantial experience in implementing AI, automation, or robotics strategies
Proven experience in leading AI/ML, NLP, and Gen AI projects in a global, complex organizational environment
Strong project and program management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable business outcomes
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience partnering with Finance organizations, including Corporate Finance teams, divisional CFOs, or Finance technology functions.
Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, data privacy regulations, and compliance standards.
Demonstrated success developing AI roadmaps, establishing adoption strategies, and measuring business impact through KPI and ROI frameworks.
Passion for innovation with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, solve complex business challenges, and drive organizational change.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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.
Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
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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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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