Global Markets Communications (Fixed Income & Equities), Director

Job ID: 99357246688Posted: 2026-08-17Location: New York, New York, United StatesSalary: $170,000.00 - $300,000.00Category: Communications and External Relations, ExecutiveCompany: CitiThe Enterprise Services and Public Affairs (ESPA) team's mission is to enhance how our internal and external stakeholders — including colleagues — perceive and experience Citi by protecting the reputation of the firm, its businesses and the brand. The Global Communications team is an agile, high-impact group that nimbly covers a broad scope of responsibilities ranging from executive communications to corporate culture and reputation.Our team thrives in a fast-moving, intellectually curious and solution-oriented environment. If you bring a client-oriented mindset, excellent judgment, a passion to learn and a great sense of humor, you'll fit right in.About the RoleWe're looking for an experienced and driven strategic leader to join our Citi Markets Communications team. The individual in this role will be responsible for developing and executing holistic, proactive and strategic communications plans for Citi's Markets division, spanning its Fixed Income franchise — including Spread Products, FX, Rates, and Commodities — and its Equities business. This role will ensure there is consistent, clear and concise messaging across these businesses, including executive communications, social media profile building and engagement, media interviews, and internal messaging to colleagues.The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in capital markets or investment banking communications and thrive in a fast-paced environment that supports one of the world's leading global Markets franchises.Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a communications strategy, with an emphasis on streamlined, cohesive messaging across Fixed Income and Equities.Manage pipeline of content across Fixed Income and Equities for Citi internal channels.Drive a strategic media relations strategy for Citi Markets through proactive media engagement, executive communications, and issues/crisis management across both Fixed Income and Equities.Build and maintain relationships with top-tier financial media and serve as spokesperson for the businesses, liaising with press on business strategy and wins market events, strategic hires and announcements, and business milestones.Write and edit press releases, internal memos, and other communications materials including media statements, talking points, Q&A, awards submissions, social media posts, highlight decks and infographics relevant to Markets products, themes, and client activity.Work closely with colleagues across our global communications team as well as functional partners across the firm including Finance, Marketing, HR, Legal, Risk and Compliance, and the broader Markets leadership team.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Communications or related fieldUnderstanding of capital markets products and instruments, including Fixed Income and Equities.At least 15 years of work experience in communications and/or media relations, with meaningful exposure to investment banking, global markets, or financial services.Ability to deliver quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment under tight deadlines, including during periods of significant market volatility or business-critical announcements.Experience pitching financial, business and industry media outlets with a focus on markets, trading, and macroeconomic themes.Strong written and verbal communications skills, including speechwriting, persuasive narrative and editing, with strong attention to detail.Ability to synthesize complex financial and market concepts to create clear, compelling key messages for a range of stakeholders — from institutional clients to internal colleagues and regulators.A team player with the ability to manage projects strategically and globally with colleagues across regions, including EMEA, Asia Pacific, and North America.Strong relationship management skills, comfortable working with senior Markets business leaders including desk heads, business managers, and front-office executives; experience working with cross-functional and global stakeholders.Creative, thoughtful approach to work product with the ability to regularly bring forward new ideas that reflect the pace and sophistication of global markets.Persuasive when presenting to larger groups or in regular meetings, both internally and externally.Takes initiative, provides counsel honestly, and anticipates next steps in a rapidly evolving markets environment.Skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneously across multiple business lines and geographies.Ability to handle sensitive information — including market-sensitive. announcements and regulatory matters — with a high degree of confidentiality.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Communications and External Relations------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Communications Management------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$170,000.00 - $300,000.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Aug 24, 2026------------------------------------------------------Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. 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