Hiring: Director, Communications – Strategic Initiatives & DeFi Company: S&P Global Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:42:41 Target Skills & Keywords : DeFi About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in corporate communications or a startup environment with demonstrated experience in financial services or highly regulated industries Required Skills: •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. •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. Qualifications: •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 •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and seniority levels while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines •This role is limited to persons with the right to work in the United States. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!