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Director, Communications – Strategic Initiatives & DeFi

New York, New YorkFull-time$104k–$183k2026-10-13 → 2026-10-26
Based in United States

Core

Define S&P Dow Jones Indices' narrative in the era of global financial markets, bridging established benchmarks with DeFi and digital asset innovation to position the firm as the essential index provider for the future of market infrastructure.

Role type

Director, Strategic Communications

Builds

A clear, trusted narrative reinforcing S&P DJI's leadership and visibility in financial markets and DeFi.

Domain

Financial Services / Digital Assets (DeFi)

Required skills

Strategic communications planning, executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, issues management, AI fluency, stakeholder management, content development, market monitoring, rapid-response communication

Preferred skills

Experience in digital assets or emerging financial market infrastructure, C-suite speech writing and media training, crisis communications background, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

AI tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global communications strategies; Shape DeFi communications narrative; Serve as strategic partner to senior executives; Lead communications for strategic projects; Partner with product, legal, and marketing teams; Build relationships with top-tier global media; Develop communications materials and content; Monitor market and regulatory developments; Support rapid-response and issues management; Track media coverage and communications impact.