MCG Talent
Director of Communications (Qatar-based)
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Director of Communications
đź“Ť Doha, Qatar
A leading global institution is seeking an exceptional Director of Communications to establish and lead its communications function during a significant phase of international growth and transformation.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior communications executive to shape the strategic narrative, reputation, and stakeholder engagement agenda of one of the world's most influential investment organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the institution's global communications strategy
- Advise executive leadership on reputation management, corporate narrative, and stakeholder engagement
- Build and scale a best-in-class communications function, including team design and recruitment
- Develop and maintain relationships with leading international financial media
- Translate complex investment activity into compelling and credible narratives
- Lead external, internal, digital, and content communications strategies
- Manage communications across sensitive stakeholder environments, including government, regulatory, and institutional audiences
- Establish crisis communications frameworks and response protocols
- Develop a high-performing communications team and culture
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- 20+ years of senior communications experience operating at executive leadership level
- Strong background in financial services, investment management, sovereign institutions, asset management, or related sectors
- Proven experience building or transforming communications functions within large, complex organizations
- Deep understanding of financial markets and investment-related communications
- Established international media relationships, particularly across financial and business media
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, judgement, and discretion
- Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary communications teams
- Exposure to sovereign wealth funds, central banks, government-linked investment entities, or similar environments is highly advantageous
- Strong understanding of the Gulf region and its institutional landscape is preferred
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