Financial Communications Senior Director – In-House (UAE)

Hanson Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent advisory firm is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Communications in Abu Dhabi. This strategic role involves developing financial communication strategies for M&A, IPOs, and capital markets events, working closely with C-suite leaders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial communications and storytelling, with a global outlook.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex financial narratives.
• Outstanding communication skills around financial data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial communications strategy.
• Create high-impact materials including press releases and investor decks.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

Investor Relations

Capital Markets

Job description

Financial Communications Senior Director - Across M&A, IPO and Capital Markets Activity

We are seeking a Senior Director of Financial Communications with deep expertise in transaction communications, capital markets storytelling, and investor-facing messaging. You’ll play a critical role in supporting strategic financial initiatives, partnering closely with C-suite leaders and the board, as well as communications and marketing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities – M&A, IPO and Disclosure Communications

1. Develop and execute financial communications strategy for M&A, IPO readiness, quarterly results, and capital markets events
2. Manage the company’s financial communications calendar to align messaging with reporting and regulatory cycles
3. Create high-impact materials including press releases, investor decks, leadership speeches, Q&As, and capital markets updates
4. Provide strategic counsel to leadership during sensitive and high-value corporate activity
5. Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, investor relations, and external advisors
6. Monitor market sentiment, competitor activity, and media coverage to inform proactive positioning

Experience – Financial Communications Expertise

1. Financial communications, investor relations, capital markets advisory, or related fields
2. Proven track record of managing complex financial narratives in listed or IPO-ready businesses
3. Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, particularly around financial data and corporate strategy
4. Strong understanding of capital markets, disclosure regulations, and media handling in high-stakes environments
5. Experience supporting leadership at the highest level in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation
6. Global outlook; experience in international markets and cross-border transactions is an advantage

This is a rare opportunity to help shape and deliver the financial narrative of a business with significant regional influence and international ambition. Based in Abu Dhabi, the role offers a dynamic and strategic communications platform with exposure at the highest levels of business and government.

We are open to global candidates; experience in the UAE is not required as long as you have worked for a listed business in financial communications or from the agency side. If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity interests you, please contact our team with a copy of your CV via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialize in roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, including teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment.

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