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Job description
The Managing Director, Global Head of Market Intelligence, is the executive responsible for strategic direction, operating performance, and long-term value creation of ISS Market Intelligence
The role is based in the New York City office and the successful candidate will lead the continued growth and strategic evolution of the business, strengthening its commercial performance, market position, product innovation, operational scalability, and long-term value creation
This executive will bring a disciplined, enterprise-level perspective to investment priorities, product and portfolio strategy, commercial execution, technology enablement, and organizational capability development
The Head of Market Intelligence must possess deep expertise in the US Market intelligence industry, as the majority of the business portfolio and day-to-day operational oversight is concentrated in the United States, including Discovery Data, US Research, and Simfund
This role requires a strong understanding of the US Financial services ecosystem, including market structure, asset management and distribution channels, insurance and retirement product sales, the associated value chain, key customer segments, and the primary data sources that drive market intelligence solutions
Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will play a critical role in shaping the next phase of growth, innovation, and value creation for the business
Own the full financial performance of the Market Intelligence business, including revenue growth, profitability, operating leverage, and cash generation
Establish and execute short- and long-term business strategies that deliver sustainable growth and value creation
Drive rigorous performance management through financial, operational, commercial, and customer metrics
Prioritize investments and allocate resources toward the highest-value growth opportunities
Ensure effective governance, risk management, and operational execution across the business
Partner closely with ISS STOXX business units and departments including, technology, data operations, governance, sustainability, and indexes teams to identify opportunities for collaboration and value creation
Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy aligned with corporate objectives
Evaluate products, services, capabilities, and market opportunities to determine where to invest, scale, partner, and expand
Identify opportunities to enhance market relevance, customer value, business scalability, and long-term competitiveness
Lead strategic assessments related to partnerships, acquisitions, market expansion opportunities, and portfolio optimization
Maintain a disciplined focus on value creation, innovation, and sustainable competitive advantage
Serve as a senior voice on industry trends, competitive dynamics, customer needs, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies
Regularly engage with C-suite executives across asset management, wealth management, insurance, and retirement markets to shape client strategy and identify emerging opportunities
Develop forward-looking market assessments that inform business strategy, product innovation, and investment decisions
Ensure market and customer insights are translated into actionable growth opportunities
Strengthen the business’s leadership position within the global financial markets ecosystem
Represent ISS Market Intelligence at industry events, conferences, client advisory boards, and executive forums, strengthening the organization’s visibility and market influence
Expand market penetration, client retention, and revenue growth across existing and adjacent markets
Drives the Sales, Product, Marketing and Research teams to work together to maximize commercial outcomes
Identify new growth opportunities, customer segments, strategic partnerships, and monetization models
Enhance the business’s reputation, thought leadership, and market credibility
Foster a customer-centric culture that anticipates evolving client needs and market opportunities
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key clients, industry partners, and strategic accounts, serving as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador for ISS Market Intelligence
Define and execute roadmap that brings our data assets together to create value for our clients leveraging technology, AI and analytics
Drive innovation across products, customer experiences, workflows, and business processes
Build scalable and agile operating models that support growth, innovation, and efficiency
Ensure technology investments align with client needs, market opportunities, and long-term business goals
Act as champion for the business to drive the required outcomes with the central technology and data operations teams
Build and lead a high-performing global leadership team, developing a succession pipeline and talent strategy
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and customer focus
Develop organizational capabilities and leadership depth required to support strategic priorities
Align talent, resources, and investments with business objectives
Communicate a compelling vision and inspire teams to execute with excellence
Bachelor’s degree requiredMBA or other advanced degree preferredAdditional executive education in strategy, finance, technology, AI, analytics, or business leadership is advantageousStrong commercial leadership experience, including go-to-market strategy, pricing, customer growth, retention, and market expansionExperience working across multiple regions and cultures in a global environmentProven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing global teamsExperience evaluating and managing investment priorities, product portfolios, and growth opportunitiesDemonstrated success leading a sizeable global business, business unit, or product portfolioExperience in post-merger integration and achieving synergiesExperience within financial information services, data and analytics, SaaS, research, capital markets, risk, fintech, indices, or adjacent information businessesStrong financial acumen, including capital allocation, investment evaluation, and value creation planningExceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills15+ years of senior leadership experience with increasing business, commercial, and P&L responsibilityExperience developing and executing business strategies in dynamic, competitive marketsTrack record of delivering sustained revenue growth, profitability improvement, and operating leverageExperience leading AI-enabled products, data-driven businesses, digital platforms, or technology-enabled servicesExperience presenting to boards, investors, or executive leadership teamsExposure to acquisitions, strategic partnerships, business integration, and portfolio management
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