Ständler International

CLIENT

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Financial services company

 

ROLE

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The role will be responsible for developing and strengthening the company’s corporate positioning and reputation through institutional communication, media relations, PR, thought leadership, Events & Trade Fairs, and stakeholder relationship management.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Definition and implementation of the Corporate Communication, Events & Trade Fairs, PR strategy.

• Management of Media Relations with journalists and leading economic, financial, technology and consumer media.

• Definition and implementation of the company’s strategy for participation in trade fairs, congresses, conferences and industry events.

• Identification of the most relevant events to support the company’s positioning and commercial objectives.

• Development of brand reputation and corporate positioning.

• Management of press releases, interviews, articles, events and media briefings.

• Support to the CEO and Top Management in external communication activities.

• Development of Thought Leadership activities and positioning of Executives.

• Identification and management of speaking opportunities at conferences, events and industry associations.

• Management of communication relating to financial, technological and regulatory topics.

• Management of potential crisis communication / reputation management situations.

• Coordination of PR agencies and external partners.

• Supervision of corporate content for the website, LinkedIn and other digital channels.

• Collaboration with Marketing, Legal, Compliance, HR, Product and Business Development.

• Monitoring of the company’s presence and reputation across the media and digital channels.

 

MUST HAVE

• 7–10+ years of experience in Corporate Communication, PR, Media Relations or institutional communication.

• Significant experience in at least one of the following sectors: Financial Services, Fintech, Banking, Payments, Consumer Finance, BNPL, Technology.

• Established experience in Media Relations / Events & Trade Fairs.

• Ability to work directly with CEO, C-level and Senior Management.

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.

• Experience in managing reputational issues and/or crisis communication.

• Excellent command of Italian and fluent English.

• Ability to operate effectively in an environment integrating finance, technology, innovation, consumer communication and regulation.

• Established network within economic and financial media.

• Experience in managing events, conferences and Corporate Speaking activities.

• Experience in managing communication and PR agencies.

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Authoritative but not self-referential;

• able to build strong relationships with media and stakeholders;

• highly reputation-conscious;

• passionate about technology and innovation;

• with a strategic yet hands-on approach;

• accustomed to working in dynamic and evolving environments;

• excellent interpersonal and networking skills;

• able to manage strategic and operational activities simultaneously.

ECONOMICAL TREATMENT:  Aprox 60K / 70K Euro

 

LOCATION:  Milan

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