A financial services organisation in the DIFC is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Director to lead its corporate affairs, communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement strategy. You will lead a small team and work closely with the CEO, Executive Committee and Board, as well as senior governmental, financial services and media stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Corporate Affairs strategy, aligned with organisational objectives and the wider priorities of Dubai and the UAE.
• Lead corporate communications, media relations, digital and social media, internal communications, events and thought leadership.
• Oversee executive profiling, content, speeches, presentations and external communications.
• Lead crisis communications, reputation, brand and CSR initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, financial institutions, investors, media and senior stakeholders.
• Establish KPIs and monitor brand and reputation impact.
• Lead, develop and performance manage a team.
• Prepare strategic papers and reports for senior leadership and the Board.
• Drive continuous improvement, change and best practice across the function.

Essential Criteria

• A mandatory 12+ years' of professional experience in Corporate Affairs C Communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Media, Marketing or a related field is preferred.
• Experience within a multinational, corporate or government entity or a policy-focused organisation.
• Both public and private sector experience is essential.
• Significant financial services exposure.
• Strong experience across communications, media, digital, social media, events and thought leadership.
• Proven crisis communications, reputation and stakeholder management experience.