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Millennium

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Marketing
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 15+ years in international communications, strong media relations, branding expertise, project management skills, and the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • You will manage international branding and communications, coordinate agency activities, engage media, develop strategies, optimize regional content, and support budgeting and resource planning.

Requirements

  • Exceptional academic credentials, as well as research, comprehension, verbal and written communication skills
  • 15+ years of relevant international experience in communications, preferably with highly innovative companies or multidimensional brands (financial services, investment management and/or technology industries is ideal), with direct exposure to international markets
  • Experience working on employer branding initiatives and fluency in customizing this messaging based on regional needs
  • Exposure to investment strategies and/or quantitative finance is a plus
  • Strong track record of efficiently managing international external agencies and consultants
  • Extensive international media relations experience, including with top tier and trade media
  • Experience developing branding and communications campaigns and collaborating on execution through a variety of channels and mediums
  • Project management and operational experience, overseeing complex initiatives
  • A team player with strong execution and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to operate successfully at a strategic level
  • Strong executive presence and experience working with senior leadership
  • Exceptional people management and mentoring skills
  • Ability to work in a complex and dynamic matrix environment, manage projects independently and prioritize tasks
  • Understanding of digital communications techniques and social media engagement
  • Understanding of strategic content development and how to tailor for different markets
  • Ability to translate complex concepts into clear communications for a range of key audiences
  • Accustomed to high performance environments
  • Passion for uncovering new sources of innovation and “thinking outside the box”
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and relentless creativity
  • Highly organized, efficient and detailed-oriented

Responsibilities

  • Oversee international execution of the branding and communications strategy and activity focused on target EMEA & APAC markets, managing an international network of agency partners to optimize their activity, and ensuring an integrated and coordinated approach
  • Operate as an effective COO of Branding & Communications, ensuring international activity across the function is closely tailored to the firm’s objectives, as well as providing overall team management support
  • Run the international branding and communications activity across these key markets to drive business priorities in close partnership with the Branding & Communications leadership team
  • Partner closely with the firm’s regional leadership to identify and prioritize branding and communications needs across key international markets, ensuring these are well coordinated with the global mandate
  • Engage directly with international media in close coordination with the Millennium and WorldQuant Heads of Communications, as well as oversee proactive communication locally tailored as required
  • Develop international communications strategies and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders, including messaging, press releases and Q & As
  • Active participation in the planning of regional events and strategic partnerships, including via sponsorships, thought leadership, content deployment and branded activations
  • Contribute to the development of world-class strategic content across key EMEA and APAC markets that supports business priorities in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure regional consistency of messaging across internal and external engagements
  • Provide ongoing management and optimization of regional content on the firm’s digital channels in close partnership with the digital marketing team
  • Develop measurement and reporting updates and leverage findings to inform future branding and communications strategies
  • Support budget, operational and resource planning, including scoping projects to prioritize resources

FAQs

What is the primary location for the International Communications Director role?

The primary location for the International Communications Director role is London.

Who will the International Communications Director report to?

The International Communications Director will report to the Chief Communications Officer.

What types of markets will the International Communications Director focus on?

The International Communications Director will focus primarily on the EMEA and APAC markets.

What key responsibilities will the International Communications Director have?

Key responsibilities include overseeing international branding and communications strategies, managing agency partners, collaborating with regional leadership, engaging with international media, and planning regional events.

What is the minimum required experience for this role?

The role requires a minimum of 15+ years of relevant international experience in communications, preferably within the financial services, investment management, or technology sectors.

Is experience with employer branding initiatives necessary?

Yes, experience working on employer branding initiatives and customizing messaging based on regional needs is required.

Will the International Communications Director be involved in project management?

Yes, the role involves project management and operational experience, overseeing complex initiatives.

What skills are necessary for successful performance in this position?

Necessary skills include strong verbal and written communication, exceptional people management, media relations experience, and the ability to translate complex concepts clearly for various audiences.

Will the role involve working with external agencies?

Yes, the International Communications Director will be responsible for efficiently managing international external agencies and consultants.

What is the cultural environment like at Millennium?

Millennium fosters an entrepreneurial environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work collaboratively, and pursue their ambitions.

Is there a focus on digital communications in this role?

Yes, understanding digital communications techniques and social media engagement is important for this role.

What type of candidate is Millennium looking for in this position?

Millennium is looking for an experienced, organized branding and communications professional with a passion for diversity in international markets and a creative, entrepreneurial spirit.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, employees have opportunities to work with and learn from an established leadership team, and the environment encourages collaboration and personal development.

Will the International Communications Director be involved in defining communication strategies?

Yes, they will be responsible for developing international communications strategies and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.

What kinds of projects will this role manage?

The role will manage various strategic projects, including internal and external communications, digital marketing, branding, events, and content development.

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Millennium

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Millennium is a global alternative investment management firm, founded in 1989, which manages $58.9 billion in assets. We seek to pursue a diverse array of investment strategies across industry sectors, asset classes, and geographies. Our four primary strategies are RV Fundamental Equity, Equities Arbitrage, Fixed Income Strategies, and Quantitative Strategies. Millennium was founded on the belief that innovation and results come from empowering talented, independent-minded individuals. To us, success is the combination of drive and discipline.