About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):12
The Role: Director, Communications - Strategic Initiatives & DeFiThis role will help define how S&P Dow Jones Indices tells its story in the next era of global financial markets. By bridging the enduring credibility of our established benchmarks with the innovation reshaping DeFi and digital asset infrastructure, the Director, Communications will shape a clear, trusted narrative that reinforces S&P DJI's leadership and positions the firm as the essential index provider for the future of market infrastructure.
The Team:This is an opportunity to join one of the most influential brands in global financial markets at a time of significant industry transformation. Join a nimble, fast-moving team of global communicators, where you'll help to shape a clear, trusted narrative that reinforces S&P DJI's leadership and positions the firm as the essential index provider for the future of market infrastructure.
You'll be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment that moves quickly, responds to emerging trends, and delivers clear, high-impact communications that matter.
Responsibilities and Impact:- Develop and execute global communications strategies that position S&P Dow Jones Indices as the leading index provider and a trusted authority in the evolution of financial markets.
- Shape and advance S&P DJI's and S&P Global's DeFi communications narrative by translating complex technical and market developments into clear, credible messaging for financial and DeFi media, investors and broader market participants.
- Serve as a strategic communications partner to senior executives, including support for CEO communications, executive visibility, speaking opportunities, thought leadership, internal messaging, external statements, and high-priority stakeholder engagements.
- Lead communications for strategic projects aligned to business transformation, innovation, and growth, ensuring consistent messaging across product, corporate, executive, and enterprise communications channels.
- Partner with product, legal, commercial, marketing, and communications teams to develop integrated communications plans for index launches and priority offerings.
- Build and manage relationships with top-tier global media, including financial, business, technology, crypto/digital assets, and institutional investor outlets, to secure high-impact coverage that strengthens S&P DJI's reputation and visibility.
- Develop compelling communications materials and content, including messaging frameworks, press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, briefing documents, FAQs, internal announcements, bylined articles, video and thought leadership content.
- Monitor market, regulatory, technology, and media developments across priority themes impacting benchmarks as well as index innovation to identify communications opportunities and reputational considerations.
- Support rapid-response and issues management activity, helping ensure S&P DJI communicates with clarity, accuracy, and consistency during periods of market volatility, media scrutiny, regulatory attention, or emerging industry debate.
- Track media coverage, message pull-through, audience engagement, and communications impact to evaluate performance and inform future strategy.
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 $104,435 to $182,604. 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 degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or a startup environment with demonstrated experience in financial services or highly regulated industries
- Proven ability to develop strategic communications plans that support business objectives and influence external perception in complex, fast-moving environments
- Excellent writing, editing, and messaging skills with ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
- Strong media relations experience with established relationships across business, financial, technology, and institutional investor media outlets
- Strategic AI fluency with ability to integrate AI tools into communications workflows while preserving accuracy, brand integrity, and ethical judgment
Additional Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in digital assets or emerging financial market infrastructure communications
- Background supporting crisis communications, issues management, or rapid-response communications in high-profile or sensitive environments
- Demonstrated experience with executive communications at C-suite level, including speech writing, media training, and thought leadership development
- Strong stakeholder and partnership skills with proven ability to build relationships across matrixed organizations and align diverse priorities into coherent narratives
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and seniority levels while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Right to Work Requirements:This role is limited to persons with the right to work in the United States.
