Branding & Communications - International Communications Director

Founded in 1989, Millennium is one of the largest and longest-operating alternative investment firms in the industry with over $72 billion in assets under management. Millennium is a global, diversified firm with over 330 investment teams investing in strategies across industry sectors, asset classes and geographies. The firm has a mission to deliver high-quality returns to our investors. Today, we are a firm of more than 6,000 employees globally, and we foster an entrepreneurial environment where employees are empowered to make an impact and pursue their ambitions.

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Job Description: Branding & Communications – International Communications Director

General Information

• Hiring Department/Group: Branding & Communications
• Job Title: International Communications Director
• Office Location: London
• Manager: Chief Communications Officer

Job Function Summary

The global Branding & Communications team is responsible for creating and deploying global branding and communications strategies for Millennium and WorldQuant. We are seeking an International Communications Director who will be responsible for coordinating Millennium and WorldQuant’s branding and communications strategies and activity across these international markets and managing a number of strategic projects, including internal and external communications, digital marketing, branding, content, culture, investor communications, events and more. The role will also serve as a “COO” of the global function, ensuring the team’s activities are closely tailored to the firm’s objectives with a focus on the EMEA and APAC regions, as well as support with overall team management. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and organized branding and communications professional, with a broad skillset and a passion for the diversity of international markets, to join an innovative team.

Principal 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

Qualifications/Skills Required

• 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