Communications Officer

Essential requirements

1. At least one (1) year of experience in two of the following area(s):

• corporate/institutional communications, handling tasks such as corporate media relations, corporate and executive social media and/or internal communication, preferably in an international context;
• journalism, preferably in an international context;
• public or government relations in the financial sector (please explain your role and the tasks relevant for a communications position).
• financial services, regulation or supervision (please explain your role and the tasks relevant for a communications position).

2. Excellent written and oral English and clear and concise writing style. 

Advantageous requirements

1. Experience working with external contractors in the context of communications projects (please detail your role, project team/level, tools used and outcome);
2. Experience in speechwriting ideally in the area of financial markets;
3. Experience in developing and implementing external or internal communication plans with a targeted range of impactful messages, materials and activities;  and
4. Motivation for the advertised position.  

Supplementary requirements

1. Professional training/certification related to the profile;
2. Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills;
3. Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships, inside and outside of the organization; and
4. Critical thinking, problem solving skills and strong aptitude for teamwork.