The Director, Corporate Communications, is a strategic leader within the communications team, based in New York with primary responsibility for media relations. The role works in tandem with the Head of Internal Communications, Americas.
• Crafting, developing and executing the external communications strategy for Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank in the Americas
• Leading a team to deliver communications documents such as briefings, position papers, Qs&As, press releases and so forth promoting Barclays’ role on M&A, ECM and DCM transactions
• Raising the profile of the Investment Banking businesses in the Americas
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists
• Acting as a spokesperson for the firm
• Supporting Global Head with corporate projects as and when they arise
• Being the primary contact for journalists seeking information about Barclays in the region
• Providing communications counsel to senior stakeholders including ExCo members and business leaders
Stakeholder Management and Leadership
This role is for a senior leader within corporate communications. This person will be at ease advising executive and C-suite level stakeholders. They should be decisive and passionate, but flexible and thoughtful in approach.
Decision-making and Problem Solving
This person will be familiar and have experience with complex problem solving and working within large and complex organizations. They will be conditioned to working with high profile leaders and stakeholders and they should be comfortable acting quickly and decisively under pressure. Experience within an international team is a plus. Understanding the complexities of institutional and retail clients and audiences is vital.
Risk and Control Objective
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
Person Specification
Basic Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of Public Relations experience within financial services (in-house or at an agency), including both internal and external communications and corporate reputation including media relations and stakeholder management
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
• Experience leading a team preferred; working within an international team is a plus
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and C-Suite leaders
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to target communications to specific audiences and topics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
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