- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong news judgment and understanding of financial and business reporting.

- Strategic thinking and crisis communication ability.

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

- Skilled in speechwriting, press engagement, and narrative building.

- Proficiency with digital communication platforms and content tools.

Certifications: Preferred but optional: PR or media strategy certifications (IIM/ISB programs, MICA, or international institutions) etc

Purpose of the Role:

- The AVP - Communications will lead and execute MCXs internal and external communication strategies to enhance brand credibility, transparency, and stakeholder trust.

- This role is pivotal in managing media relations, corporate reputation, public affairs, thought leadership, and internal communications.

Job Description (Role and Responsibilities):

The incumbent will work closely with leadership, regulatory bodies, media, and various internal teams to craft consistent messaging and ensure alignment with the Exchanges mission, vision, and strategic initiatives:

1. Corporate Communications Strategy:

- Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy in line with MCXs brand and business goals.

Internal:

- Maintain consistency in tone, narrative, and brand voice across all channels.

- Act as custodian of corporate messaging and reputation management.

2. Media Relations & PR:

- Build and manage strong relationships with key financial and business media houses.

- Draft and disseminate press releases, media advisories, and briefing notes.

- Coordinate with PR agencies for media coverage, crisis management, and campaign rollouts.

- Monitor media coverage and provide intelligence reports to senior leadership.

3. Internal Communications:

- Strengthen internal culture through structured communication campaigns, townhalls, newsletters, leadership messages, and employee engagement content.

- Facilitate transparent, two-way communication between leadership and staff.

- Work with HR on internal branding, change communication, and employee alignment initiatives.

4. Crisis Communication & Reputation Management:

- Develop and maintain a crisis communications playbook.

- Lead rapid-response communication efforts during sensitive situations, regulatory developments, or market events.

- Provide strategic counsel to management during reputational risk scenarios.

5. Regulatory & Stakeholder Communications:

- Draft formal communication to regulatory bodies (e.g., SEBI), industry bodies, and key market stakeholders.

- Ensure transparency, compliance, and alignment in all external communications with governing authorities.

6. Content Development:

- Oversee creation of speeches, thought leadership articles, op-eds, blogs, presentations, and video scripts for senior management.

- Lead the editorial direction and approval process for corporate documents, media kits, and marketing communication (in collaboration with the Marketing team).

7. Digital Communications:

- Support digital storytelling through corporate social media channels and website content.

- Collaborate with digital and marketing teams to integrate corporate messaging in digital campaigns.

Candidate Profile :

- 14-17 years of relevant functional experience preferably in BFSI domain, well-versed in handling integrated Communication strategy, brand management, managing media relations, corporate reputation, public affairs, thought leadership, internal communications, formal communication with regulatory bodies, industry bodies and other stakeholders.

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