VP, Communications

Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy : Develop, execute, and lead a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with AlphaSense’s OKRs, brand story, and values.
• PR/Media Relations : Oversee media relations strategy to increase AlphaSense’s visibility and share of voice in key markets and sectors. Oversee and manage key agency partners.
• Executive Communications : Advise and support the entire executive team, including the CEO, on external engagements, media interviews, speeches, written content, as well as internal communications, ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging.
• Internal Communications : Ensure clear, engaging, and consistent communication across the organization, identifying the right cadence, channels, and messaging to motivate and engage employees.
• Team Leadership : Build and lead a high performing communications team, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities to foster their growth and ensure alignment with overall communications strategy.
• Crisis Management : Lead crisis communication efforts, providing clear and decisive leadership to mitigate risk and protect AlphaSense’s reputation during sensitive situations.
• Content Creation : Oversee the development of high-quality written content from the company and the executive team, including press releases, blogs, and social media posts.
• Measurement & Reporting: Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of comms initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quickly adjusting strategies as needed.
• Media Access Program : Lead the team responsible for our highly impactful MAP program that brings together hundreds of influential reporters to leverage AlphaSense.
• Analyst Relations : Lead our world-class AR function, overseeing the AR leader and team and the strategy behind tier 1 analyst firms like Gartner and Forrester, to sustain AlphaSense’s position as the clear leader in major analyst evaluations like the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave.

Requirements

• Proven experience (12+ years) in leading corporate communications during periods of hypergrowth, transformation, or crisis in a senior leadership role, ideally in a technology or SaaS company.
• Development of global external communications strategy to strengthen visibility, differentiation, and leadership. Relevant experience within AI is a plus.
• Led a team through an IPO, including building and executing the media strategy; employee communications planning and execution; and partnering with investor relations and the executive team for all steps leading up to an IPO.
• Strong ability to distill complex business concepts into clear, compelling narratives and multi-channel communication strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to capture the voice of the leadership team.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hypergrowth environment, with strong leadership and people management skills.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with C-suite executives to develop strategic communications that align with corporate goals.
• High EQ with the ability to communicate across a broad range of audiences and levels and to build and nurture cross-functional relationships—all with a high degree of professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Strong understanding of the financial services industry, current enterprise technology, and AI landscape.

Benefits

• You may also be offered a performance-based bonus, equity, and a generous benefits program.