Head - Corporate Communication & Public Relation - Financial Services

My client is a global financial services institution based with a top tier global client list and market leading position. They have a captive set up in India and are seeking a senior professional for a Head - Corporate Communications & PR role.

Role and Requirements:

- Oversee executive, internal, recruiting and external communications for India entity.

- Lead India communications planning, PR and performance management.

- Coach, guide and manage the performance of assigned staff and managers.

- Oversee the development and distribution of leadership and new hire announcements and general work news.

- Collaborate with the teams to lead media relations efforts in the India market, identifying external blogging opportunities and targeting and managing industry conference opportunities for speakers, networking and professional development.

- Advise the leaders on effective communication strategy and tactics and guide local teams in developing internal messaging for their respective India areas and leaders.

- Assist in coordination of India-based communications with the broader enterprise and global line of business programs.

- Partner with India Human Resources and campus recruiting teams to develop campus presentations, webcasts and podcasts.

Functional Competency:

- 13+ years of experience in Corporate Communications and Public Relations, preferably with a global financial services technology organization or a leading global technology company.

- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience required. Master's degree from a top tier college will be preferred.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Successful experience managing medium to large communications teams.

- Track record of working within a collaborative, global team.

- Good understanding of technology corporate communications.

- Executive presence to effectively partner with senior management is critical.