Branding & Communications – International Communications Director

Overview

In this role, you will lead the global branding and communications agenda for Millennium and WorldQuant with a focus on EMEA and APAC. You’ll serve as the COO of Branding & Communications, coordinating strategy, campaigns, and partnerships across regions and functions. You’ll shape messaging for internal and external audiences and oversee content, media relations, and events to advance business priorities. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive consistent brand narrative in a complex, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee international execution of branding and communications in EMEA & APAC, coordinating agency partners for a cohesive approach
• Act as COO of the function, aligning activities with firm objectives and guiding team management
• Lead international branding and communications in key markets to support business priorities in collaboration with leadership
• Partner with regional leadership to identify branding needs and ensure global coordination
• Engage international media in collaboration with Heads of Communications and tailor local communications
• Develop international messaging, press materials, and Q&As for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to regional events, sponsorships, thought leadership, and branded activations
• Create world-class content for EMEA/APAC aligned with business priorities with stakeholders
• Ensure regional message consistency across engagements
• Manage regional content on digital channels with the digital marketing team
• Develop measurement, reporting, and insights to inform future strategies
• Support budget, resource planning, and project scoping to prioritize efforts

Key requirements

• 15+ years of international communications experience, ideally with innovative brands in financial services, investment management, or technology
• Proven track record in external agencies management and media relations
• Experience designing and executing branding campaigns across multiple regions
• Strong project management and operating experience in complex initiatives
• Executive presence with experience working with senior leadership
• Mentoring and people management skills in a matrix environment
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear communications for diverse audiences
• Fluency in tailoring employer branding messaging to regional needs
• Understanding of digital communications and social media engagement
• Experience with content development and thought leadership initiatives

• team player
• executive presence
• strong communication
• digital marketing
• content development
• media relations

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