Director, DeFi & Strategic Communications Initiatives

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 183,000; Full time

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Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a Director of Communications – Strategic Initiatives & DeFi in New York. You will shape and tell the story of S&P Dow Jones Indices as it pairs established benchmarks with DeFi and digital asset innovations, influencing investors and market participants globally.

You will partner with senior executives to craft messaging, lead cross-functional campaigns, and manage media relations across financial, business, technology, and institutional outlets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in corporate communications or startup with financial services experience.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives; strong writing/editing.
• Strong media relations across business, financial, technology outlets; strategic AI fluency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global communications strategies for leading index provider.
• Shape DeFi communications narrative for media, investors, and markets.
• Support CEO communications, executive visibility, and thought leadership.
• Lead comms for strategic projects tied to transformation and growth.
• Collaborate with product, legal, marketing on launch plans.
• Build relationships with top-tier global media to secure coverage.
• Create messaging materials: press releases, talking points, FAQs.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments for opportunities.
• Support rapid-response during volatility or scrutiny.
• Track coverage and measure impact to inform strategy.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Executive communications

Writing & messaging

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

S&P Global is seeking a Director of Communications – Strategic Initiatives & DeFi in New York. You will shape and tell the story of S&P Dow Jones Indices as it pairs established benchmarks with DeFi and digital asset innovations, influencing investors and market participants globally.

You will partner with senior executives to craft messaging, lead cross-functional campaigns, and manage media relations across financial, business, technology, and institutional outlets.