Job Title: Associate Director – Financial Communications Location: Doha, Qatar
Role Summary:
The Senior Associate – Financial Communications is responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategic financial communication initiatives across the organization. This role involves crafting high-impact content, managing media relations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely dissemination of financial and investment-related messaging to global audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, write, and edit a wide range of high-quality financial communications materials, including press releases, investor messaging, media statements, speeches, earnings commentary, and briefing documents.
Collaborate with investment and finance teams to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives tailored for external stakeholders.
Coordinate with senior leadership and external PR agencies to deliver cohesive messaging across markets.
Support reputation management and media positioning by identifying proactive communication opportunities and managing sensitive financial disclosures.
Track and analyze media coverage related to financial activities, preparing detailed reports and recommendations.
Develop Q&A documents, talking points, and executive messaging frameworks for financial updates, investment announcements, and global forums.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global financial trends, media landscapes, and investor sentiment to inform communication strategy.
Manage internal approvals and alignment across relevant departments for all financial communication materials.
Act as a key contact for financial media and ensure accurate representation of the organization in media coverage.
Requirements:
~ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Finance, Economics, Journalism, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
~7–10 years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, media relations, or related disciplines, preferably in a global corporate, investment, or public sector environment.
~ Proven track record of developing and executing effective financial communications strategies.
~ Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
~ Solid understanding of financial terminology, capital markets, and investment structures.
~ Experience working in a highly confidential and sensitive environment with C-level executives.
~ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
~ Familiarity with media monitoring tools, analytics, and financial disclosure protocols.