Regional Communications Manager, Riyadh

S&P Global; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Regional Communications Manager in Riyadh to enhance the visibility and reputation of the firm. This role is exclusively for Saudi nationals and requires a Bachelor's degree along with strong communication skills and a minimum of 8 years of experience in communications. You will develop and execute communication strategies and collaborate closely with senior leaders. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to resources for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in external communications, media relations, or public relations.
• Proven experience in building relationships with stakeholders and media outlets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the communications strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to communicate key strategic initiatives.
• Create internal and external content including press releases and executive messages.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Project management skills

Ability to craft clear and compelling messages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

Job Title: Regional Communications Manager, Riyadh

*This role is exclusively for Saudi nationals. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship or relocation for this position.

Role Overview

The Regional Communications Manager will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of both external and internal communications within the EMEA region. This position focuses on enhancing the visibility and reputation of S&P Global Commodity Insights by building relationships with key media, securing high‑profile coverage, and supporting stakeholders on internal communications to ensure consistent and strategic messaging. This role is highly collaborative, requiring teamwork with colleagues, leadership, and subject matter experts to deliver impactful communications that support divisional and corporate goals. You will also collaborate closely with the global communications team to support enterprise objectives.

Impact

• Assist in developing and executing external and internal communications strategies that position S&P Global Commodity Insights as a leader in the energy, data/benchmark, and sustainability sectors across the EMEA region.
• Support media relations efforts by cultivating strong relationships with top‑tier media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to achieve impactful media placements.
• Create and deliver key messaging and campaigns for internal communications, including thought leadership content, press materials, and internal communication plans.
• Contribute to broader strategic planning and execution of communications, including crisis communications and rapid‑response strategies, ensuring consistent messaging during challenging situations.
• Track regional media coverage and internal metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications and ensure alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the communications strategy for S&P Global Commodity Insights within the EMEA region aligned with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to craft compelling narratives and communicate key strategic initiatives and innovations.
• Draft and distribute external content, including press releases, statements, media advisories, pitch materials, and bylined articles.
• Create internal content, including executive messages for senior stakeholders, and manage internal events as required.
• Ensure all communications align with S&P Global's corporate values, vision, and strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, top‑tier global media, industry analysts, and key journalists across the EMEA region.
• Coordinate media interviews, press briefings, and events to promote divisional initiatives and corporate goals.
• Monitor and report on communications results aligned with divisional and enterprise strategic goals.
• Manage media relations during crises, ensuring effective responses and mitigating potential reputational risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in external communications, media relations, or public relations, preferably in financial services, energy, data analytics, or technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in building relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, media outlets, and industry influencers.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative approach to developing and executing communication strategies with senior leaders and colleagues.
• Proven ability to support and implement internal communications and media relations strategies that drive visibility.
• Experience in drafting and managing communications materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to handle time‑sensitive issues and support media relations during crisis situations.
• Familiarity with the financial and commodities markets, data services, or analytics sectors is a plus.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People

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. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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