Vice President - Though Leadership

One of the leading Financial Services entities in Abu Dhabi is looking to hire a dynamic and talented Thought Leadership expert to join the wider group.

Responsibilities:

• Devise comprehensive thought leadership strategies for portfolio strategy, risk, and responsible investing teams, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop robust external communications plans that position the organisation as an industry leader through speaking opportunities, hosted events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Create and implement internal communications initiatives that foster collaboration and support functional success across diverse business units.
• Manage all aspects of executive profiling by preparing compelling storytelling materials and messaging for speakers at high-profile events.
• Work collaboratively with integrated marketing teams to support sponsorship strategies that amplify brand presence at key industry forums.
• Partner with external communications colleagues to maximise the impact of speaking engagements through targeted amplification efforts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by translating their engagement objectives into actionable communication strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to communications leads across platforms, ensuring consistency in narrative application and adherence to brand standards.
• Gather, store, and disseminate critical knowledge about business operations relevant to group communications activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance systems, policies, processes, and practices in line with international best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or equivalent qualification demonstrating strong academic grounding in relevant disciplines.
• At least 8 years’ experience in corporate communications within large-scale organisations or across diverse industries, showcasing your adaptability and breadth of knowledge.
• Proven track record in developing thought leadership programmes for major businesses either in-house or via agency settings.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills paired with outstanding inter-personal abilities that foster trust among stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated capability in project management including handling multiple projects concurrently while ensuring delivery assurance.
• Deep understanding of contemporary communication techniques and practices that drive effective internal engagement.