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The Role: Head of Government Affairs - Mobility

The Team:Join a best-in-class global Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs team committed to delivering timely, practical and actionable advice to advance our business and safeguard our reputation, people, and assets. This position reports directly to the EVP, Chief Legal Officer and will be a core member of the function's leadership team. This leader will play a critical role as the business becomes an independent public company and will develop a global strategy and operating model for the company's centralized and matrixed Government Affairs team, taking into consideration the present team footprint and business needs.

Responsibilities and Impact: The Head of Government Affairs will lead Mobility's government relations and public policy strategy, establishing an international practice (predominantly Europe, but potentially also APAC) and continuation of state, local, and federal engagement in the Americas. This leader will serve as a representative to policymakers, regulators, and influential stakeholders, driving advocacy initiatives and data enablement that advance our business objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and shape the external environment in alignment with our mission and values. Your work will be closely coordinated with your colleagues across the business teams.

What'sin it for you:

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Partner closely with colleagues across the business and Mobility senior leadership
• Advise on business transformation and growth initiatives, as the business becomes an independent public company as well as near- and long-term growth opportunities
• Serve as a business-oriented, senior advisor and core member of the function's leadership team, counseling on issues of significant importance to the company
• Identify opportunities for Leadership to provide thought leadership to and build relationships with key government officials, trade groups and other key industry stakeholders and influencers.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a global government affairs strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Provide regular briefings to executive leadership on legislative developments, policy trends, and advocacy efforts.
• Ensure policy positions and messaging are consistent across markets.

Legislative & Regulatory Engagement & Policy Tracking

• Monitor, synthesize, and communicate relevant policy changes, laws, and regulations affecting the Company, providing actionable guidance to the business and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal legal and regulatory teams to evaluate business implications.
• Draft policy briefs, testimony, and other advocacy materials.

Advocacy & Representation

• Represent the Company before legislators, regulators, industry forums, and government stakeholders.
• Lead engagement with bill sponsors, committee staff, and agency officials to advance the Company's policy objectives.
• Engage with European, Canadian provincial and US state and local agency officials to facilitate access to government or public data.
• Manage external consultants, lobbyists, and industry coalitions.

Coalition & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with regulators, elected officials, industry partners, trade associations, and other influential stakeholders to advance the Company's interests.
• Partner with legal, compliance, strategy, marketing, and business teams to address government affairs matters and support go-to-market initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure compliance with lobbying, reporting, and political contribution requirements.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory and geopolitical risks.

Communications & Issues Management

• Serve as a spokesperson on government affairs matters.
• Develop clear, persuasive messaging for policymakers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely analysis of emerging issues and geopolitical trends.
• Support crisis response efforts in coordination with legal and senior leadership.

Operational & Budget Oversight

• Manage the government affairs budget, including lobbying expenses, association memberships, and consultant contracts.
• Identify and map relationships and touchpoints; develop a centralized view and strategy for future engagement and tracking.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or related roles; Capitol Hill, EU Commission or comparable corporate experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and automotive/mobility, data and technologyrelated policy issues.
• Strong track record of leadership handling legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives from conception through completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies and to work effectively with senior executives, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information concisely and facilitate discussions with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
• Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes. Able to effectively pivot direction and delegate responsibilities, utilizing team strengths to meet strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional business judgment and issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Adept at articulating business needs, challenging existing systems and processes, and defining actionable strategies. Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels.
• Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, "can do" attitude to the workplace. Works effectively with other members of the team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives.
• Able to effectively manage risks and make decisions that minimize threats while maximizing opportunities.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful track record of in-house or similar advisory experience.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Experience with change management.
• Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high-growth environments.

About S&P Global Mobility: S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.