Director of Communications – Doha, Qatar

About the role

The organization, a leading global investment institution, is seeking a senior communications executive to build and lead its communications function in Doha, Qatar. This role will shape the strategic narrative, reputation, and stakeholder engagement during a period of rapid international growth.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the global communications strategy for the institution.
• Advise executive leadership on reputation management, corporate narrative, and stakeholder engagement.
• Design, recruit, and scale a best‑in‑class communications team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with leading international financial media.
• Translate complex investment activity into compelling, 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.

Required profile

• 20+ years of senior communications experience at executive leadership level.
• Strong background in financial services, investment management, sovereign institutions, or related sectors.
• Proven experience building or transforming communications functions within large, complex organisations.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and investment‑related communications.
• Established international media relationships, especially in financial and business media.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, judgement, and discretion.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary communications teams.
• Exposure to sovereign wealth funds, central banks, or government‑linked investment entities is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with the Gulf region and its institutional landscape is preferred.

Required skills