S&P Global · 6 days ago
Director, DeFi Strategy & Planning
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $252K/yr
5+ years expS&P Global is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. The Director of DeFi Strategy & Planning will play a pivotal role in navigating the internal landscape to facilitate product ideation and optimize resources while contributing to external activities that advance S&P Global's position in the digital asset ecosystem.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Computer Science, or a related field
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
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
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
Preferred
advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Finance)
Benefits
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.
Company
S&P Global
S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO
Leadership Team
Martina Cheung
President and CEO
Rick Goldberg
Chief Financial Officer Market Intelligence
Recent News
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