Senior Director International Tax and Transfer Pricing - Mobility

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Position Summary:The role is responsible for leading the company’s global tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across all non-US jurisdictions, with a particular emphasis on transfer pricing. This senior leadership role ensures the company’s international tax policies are robust, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, while proactively managing tax risks and optimizing the effective tax rate. The role will collaborate closely with other finance groups, legal, and business unit leaders worldwide.

The Team: Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London). You will report to the Global Head of Tax & Treasury.

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s international tax and transfer pricing strategy in line with global business objectives and compliance requirements.
Lead all aspects of transfer pricing, including policy development, documentation, planning, and defense of transfer pricing audits.
Oversee compliance with international tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., OECD BEPS, CbCR, DAC6, Pillar Two).
Advise on cross-border transactions, M&A activity, supply chain structuring, and business model optimization from a tax perspective.
Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, including leading responses to audits and inquiries.
Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the company’s tax position, recommending proactive strategies.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of international tax filings, disclosures, and reporting.
Support the Head of Tax & Treasury in global tax planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing international tax team, through a mixture of outsource, co-source, and internal resources, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on international tax and transfer pricing matters.
Given the position of the role in the Tax & Treasury team there will be opportunity to become involved with Treasury matters.

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 $150,481 to $263,788. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as 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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; CPA, JD, or equivalent qualification preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in international tax and transfer pricing, with significant exposure to US multinational environments.
Deep technical expertise in global transfer pricing, international tax compliance, and cross-border structuring.
Strong understanding of US and international tax regulations, including OECD guidelines.
Proven track record of managing tax audits and controversies in multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrixed, and multicultural environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or in-house at a US publicly listed company.
Experience with treasury
Project management and process improvement experience.
Familiarity with tax technology and automation tools.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

If 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/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.

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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: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group)

Details

Location

London, UK

Salary

$150,481 – $263,788/year

Experience

Min. 10 years

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London). You will report to the Global Head of Tax & Treasury.

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s international tax and transfer pricing strategy in line with global business objectives and compliance requirements.
Lead all aspects of transfer pricing, including policy development, documentation, planning, and defense of transfer pricing audits.
Oversee compliance with international tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., OECD BEPS, CbCR, DAC6, Pillar Two).
Advise on cross-border transactions, M&A activity, supply chain structuring, and business model optimization from a tax perspective.
Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, including leading responses to audits and inquiries.
Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the company’s tax position, recommending proactive strategies.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of international tax filings, disclosures, and reporting.
Support the Head of Tax & Treasury in global tax planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing international tax team, through a mixture of outsource, co-source, and internal resources, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on international tax and transfer pricing matters.
Given the position of the role in the Tax & Treasury team there will be opportunity to become involved with Treasury matters.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive 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.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; CPA, JD, or equivalent qualification preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in international tax and transfer pricing, with significant exposure to US multinational environments.
Deep technical expertise in global transfer pricing, international tax compliance, and cross-border structuring.
Strong understanding of US and international tax regulations, including OECD guidelines.
Proven track record of managing tax audits and controversies in multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrixed, and multicultural environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or in-house at a US publicly listed company.
Experience with treasury
Project management and process improvement experience.
Familiarity with tax technology and automation tools.

About S&P Global Mobility

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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:

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group)