Head of Communications, S&P Dow Jones Indices in Virtual, New York

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

About the Role:

The Team:

As Head of Communications for S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, you will lead a talented and dynamic team of communicators in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. You will oversee both internal and external communications programs for the division that are aligned with broader enterprise goals. You will work closely with S&P Global’s enterprise Communications and S&P Dow Jones Indices leadership teams. This role will report directly to the Global Group Head of Communications for S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, ensuring alignment across S&P Global divisions and the broader communication strategy for S&P Global.

The Impact:

You will:

• Lead a global communications team by developing and executing an integrated communications strategy for S&P Dow Jones Indices that is aligned with the division’s strategic priorities and growth areas.

• Drive the external communications and media relations strategy for the division, raising the visibility and reputation of S&P Dow Jones Indices’ market-leading indices and benchmarks.

• Partner closely with the S&P Dow Jones Indices CEO, Operating Committee, and leadership teams to bring the divisional strategy to life and communicate key initiatives that drive employee engagement and business success.

• Partner with and serve as counsel to the Group Head of Communications for Ratings and Indices, contributing to the overall leadership of the communications function across both Ratings and Indices.

• Collaborate with the People Team and Enterprise Internal Communications to develop strategies that support people initiatives, change communications, and business priorities.

• Oversee the evolution of corporate messaging on benchmarking, financial markets, and market trends, ensuring alignment with other divisions and broader organizational priorities.

Responsibilities:

Internal Communications Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of the communications strategy for S&P Dow Jones Indices, ensuring alignment with broader divisional and enterprise goals.

• Partner with the leadership teams to drive global internal communications that engage employees, keeping them informed and aligned with business objectives.

• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders, offering support for leadership communications, change management, and business strategy communication.

• Manage communication programs for organizational changes, mergers, and other initiatives, ensuring smooth communication during transitions.

• Use employee feedback and metrics to continuously improve communication strategies and drive engagement.

External Communications Strategy

• Lead S&P Dow Jones Indices external communications strategy and oversee global implementation of regional programs.

• Drive outreach for the division’s thought leadership program, positioning S&P Dow Jones Indices as a key authority in, financial benchmarks and indexing and market insights. Collaborate with subject matter experts to secure proactive media placements, including op-eds, features, and broadcast opportunities.

• Identify and align with market trends that impact communication programs, particularly in the areas of sustainability, active vs. passive investing, private markets, equity and fixed income markets, and Generative AI.

• Lead the division’s crisis communications strategy, proactively developing messaging to protect its reputation, particularly around benchmark methodologies and financial data.

• Lead on reputational issues management for the division, ensuring the market-leading brand of S&P Dow Jones Indices is defended and protected.

• Develop a communications metrics-driven reporting framework that demonstrates accountability and progress against the communications strategy, and present key insights in a format digestible for the S&P DJI Operating Committee and S&P Global Communications leadership.

• Manage and mentor the Divisional Communication team, supporting their career development and ongoing growth.

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 121,757 to 213,964.25. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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 (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us) .

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Business, Finance, or related fields; Master’s preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate, strategic, or internal communications, ideally within financial services or regulated industries.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, particularly in conveying complex financial and market-related content clearly and effectively.

• Experience leading communications for a global, cross-functional team, particularly within the financial or regulated sectors.

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing both internal and external communications strategies that align with business goals.

• Proven track record in managing crisis communication strategies and protecting corporate reputation.

• Experience in financial markets, indices, or data services, with preference for familiarity with S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a global communications team and collaborate with senior leaders across multiple divisions.

• Strong strategic thinking skills, capable of translating complex concepts into clear, actionable communication plans.

• Ability to advise leadership and act in fluid and fast-moving situations with confidence.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes across a matrixed organization.

• Experience leading and managing organizational change communications.

• A highly collaborative leader with a passion for team development and fostering a strong, inclusive culture.

• Strong ability to advise senior executives on high-impact communications, exercising sound judgment and diplomacy, particularly around change management, business strategy, and media relations.

• Ability to manage and mentor direct reports, supporting their professional growth and development.

• Master’s preferred.

• Familiarity with S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• 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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision – https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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103 – Middle Management (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 10 – Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), CMCOAF103.2 – Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 310770

Posted On: 2024-12-25

Location: New York, New York, United States