Executive Director, Data Architecture

OverviewThe Enterprise Solutions Technology division includes workflow solutions across Lending, Reg & Compliance, Global Markets and Software business. Enterprise Solutions provides an industry-leading set of integrated tools, solutions and data services to help clients make efficient investment decisions, operate with greater efficiency, and provide transparency across their business and to key stakeholders.About The RoleGrade Level (for internal use): 14The Enterprise Solutions Technology division includes workflow solutions across Lending, Reg & Compliance, Global Markets and Software business. Enterprise Solutions provides industry-leading set of integrated tools, solutions and data services that help our clients make efficient investment decisions, operate with greater efficiency, and provide transparency across their business and to their key stakeholders.What’s In It For YouWe are seeking a Sr.Leader (Architect) to work across delivery pods within a segment, partnering closely with segment technology leads, senior engineers, and product teams to ensure systems are designed and built correctly.This is a hands-on architecture and engineering role, not a governance or review-only position. The role exists to ensure architectural decisions are grounded in real implementation constraints, carried through into code, and result in systems that perform reliably in production.You will work, day to day, with delivery pods to shape designs, review and write code where needed, and resolve complex technical issues. You will be involved early in design discussions and remain engaged through build, release, and production operation.You will step in on complex integrations, performance issues, failures, and incidents, helping teams stabilize systems and improve them based on real production behavior.You will operate across multiple pods within a segment, influencing design and delivery through hands-on contribution, technical review, and earned credibility rather than formal authority.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 $177,036 to $266,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on geographic location, 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.ResponsibilitiesDeep hands-on experience in one or more financial-services domains, such as public or private markets, syndicated lending, securities processing, counterparty or client lifecycle management, or regulatory reporting.Strong understanding of end-to-end workflows relevant to those domains (e.g. trade lifecycle, processing, reporting, reconciliation), and how data moves through systems.Experienced in building medium to long term technology roadmaps and strategy.Experience integrating and operating AI / ML, or agent-enabled components as part of broader systems, with attention to reliability, explainability, operational controls, and failure modes.Experience designing systems where data quality, lineage, controls, and auditability are required and visible, not implicit.Able to reason about domain-driven failure modes (late data, breaks, mismatches, reconciliation issues, regulatory deadlines) and design systems that surface and handle them cleanly.Acts as a domain-aware technical partner to segment leads and delivery teams.Strong experience designing and building distributed, data-intensive, and event-driven systems in financial services or similarly regulated environments.Hands-on experience producing detailed designs and reference implementations and working directly with teams to turn designs into running systems.Strong judgment around system behaviour in production, including performance, failure modes, resilience, recovery, and risk isolation.Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including managed services, multi-tenant designs, and cost/performance trade-offs.Hands-on experience in reviewing, writing, and improving production code, and working closely with senior engineers on complex problems.What Are We Looking For17+ years building and operating production systems, with depth increasing by level.Strong hands-on engineering background; comfortable being close to the code and delivery work.Pragmatic and delivery-focused; prioritises what works in practice over theoretical perfection.Communicates clearly with engineers, product partners, and segment leadership.Leads through credibility, presence, and technical contribution, not hierarchy.Management RequirementsStrong inter-personal skills required with ability to multitask and prioritize work.Strong People Leader. People Management skill is a must.About S&P Global Market IntelligenceAt S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.What’s In It For You?Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.Our PeopleWe are more than 35,000 strong worldwide. We value curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future. We are 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 ValuesIntegrity, Discovery, Partnership. We rely on integrity, a spirit of discovery, and close collaboration with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.BenefitsWe take care of you, so you can take care of business. We provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.Our Benefits IncludeHealth & 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: Retirement planning, continuing education with company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children, with family-focused benefits.Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts and referral incentive awards among other perks.For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summariesGlobal Hiring And Opportunity At S&P GlobalWe 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 AlertIf 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. Stay informed and protect yourself by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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 email EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision details can be found on the Department of Labor website.Job ID: 316450 | Posted On: 2026-02-02 | Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India #J-18808-Ljbffr