Director, Product Analysis and Design

Grade Level (for internal use): 13

About the role

The Team ClearPar, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Enterprise Solutions business, is the market-leading platform for settlement of broadly syndicated loans and private credit. We support a diverse global client base—including buy-side, sell-side, agent banks, and corporate participants—by delivering automated workflow solutions that streamline settlement, reduce operational risk, and improve market efficiency.

In this role, you will take an enterprise perspective—connecting near-term delivery to ClearPar’s longer-term strategy—while staying close to evolving market structure, client operating models, and competitor dynamics.

Responsibilities & Impact

• Set product vision and strategy for the ClearPar portfolio, linking near-term roadmaps and delivery to a longer-term platform direction and business outcomes.
• Monitor external market trends (broadly syndicated loans, private credit, post-trade/operations, regulation, and competitive landscape) and translate insights into scenarios, options, and investment recommendations.
• Build, maintain, and communicate a prioritized product roadmap; secure alignment and buy-in from senior leaders and key stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Lead discovery and requirements definition: customer interviews, workflow mapping, user stories, acceptance criteria, and clear product documentation that supports scalable delivery.
• Partner closely with Technology to execute delivery using agile practices (Scrum/Kanban), ensuring timely, high-quality releases and measurable outcomes.
• Define and manage product KPIs (adoption, client outcomes, operational efficiency, quality, revenue enablement), using data to validate decisions and continuously improve.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex client, product, and delivery issues—driving resolution while maintaining quality standards and stakeholder confidence.
• Lead, coach, and develop a globally distributed team: set clear objectives, establish accountability for outcomes, and foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong communication.
• Adapt communication style to effectively influence technical and non-technical audiences, respond constructively to adversity, and build consensus across competing priorities.
• Collaborate across business units and geographies to incorporate diverse perspectives and ensure solutions align to broader Enterprise Solutions and S&P Global strategy.

All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in broadly syndicated loans and/or private credit, including strong knowledge of loan operations and post-trade workflows.
• 7+ years of experience in product management (or closely related product leadership roles), ideally in financial technology, post-trade, or workflow automation.
• Demonstrated ability to define product strategy, communicate vision clearly, and connect delivery priorities to broader business objectives and market trends.
• Proven track record delivering product enhancements from concept to launch, including post-launch measurement, iteration, and continuous improvement.
• Experience gathering and prioritizing requirements (customer interviews, user stories, acceptance criteria) and producing clear product documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including ability to build consensus across groups with competing priorities and secure senior-level alignment.
• Experience using KPIs and data-driven insights to drive prioritization, assess impact, and improve outcomes (not intuition-only decision making).
• Experience leading and developing others—coaching, empowering, and holding teams accountable for outcomes across a distributed environment.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate conflict constructively and influence across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with ClearPar, Loan Platforms, or comparable loan settlement / loan processing / servicing platforms.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or equivalent).
• Experience building business cases for platform modernization, workflow digitization, and/or scalable operating models in post-trade.
• Demonstrated expertise across more than one specialty area (e.g., syndicated loan operations + product leadership, or product + data/analytics), with the ability to coach others on complex topics.
• Experience working with global clients and partners across regions, incorporating diverse perspectives into roadmap decisions.

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.

• 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.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $119,200 to $207,810. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus plan.