Director, Communications

Responsibilities

• Own the firm-wide strategy, publishing cadence, and operating framework for executive positioning across senior leadership
• Own the function’s framework and outcomes, working through communications and marketing partners across business lines and corporate functions, under the direction of the Head of Corporate Communications
• Manage the intake and selection of leaders into the program, applying a clear, criteria-based model that prioritizes the value and relevance of each leader’s perspective over seniority
• Run a regular review cycle that keeps the supported cohort current as business priorities shift
• Own prioritization of the function’s time and budget when demands compete, in agreement with the Head of Corporate Communications
• Platform Strategy and Enablement
• Set the approach and standards for executive platforms across speaking, media, and owned content, and map the right targets for each leader
• Direct the pursuit of organic speaking slots at premier global stages and media outlets, for example Davos (WEF), MIPIM, FII, and Semafor, in partnership with external communications
• Oversee ghostwriting and content development, delivered through partners, so each leader’s external narrative and owned content stay joined up
• Establish on-stage, on-camera, and broadcast performance coaching so leaders show up consistently well

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in communications, executive positioning, or thought leadership, ideally within a large, matrixed organization
• Proven track record building executive thought leadership platforms and content programs for senior leaders
• Experience applying criteria-based frameworks to prioritize communications investment against business strategy
• Experience managing and optimizing external agency partnerships, with clear reporting and value standards
• Strong understanding of how earned media, owned content, and speaking work together to build reputation
• Awareness of how modern digital approaches, including AI and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), shape how corporate reputation is discovered and represented
• Advanced project management skills, with the ability to run multiple concurrent programs across teams
• Credibility and presence to advise and brief members of the Global Executive Board
• Comfortable operating as an individual contributor in a highly matrixed, global organization, delivering through influence rather than a team

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay