Financial Communications Vice President, Abu Dhabi

Hanson Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious organization in the Middle East is seeking a senior Financial Communications professional to lead high-profile activities such as IPOs and M&As. This dynamic role offers the chance to shape and protect the company's reputation globally while collaborating with top executives and external agencies. With a focus on strategic influence and international exposure, this position is perfect for those with a proven track record in financial communications and a passion for impactful work in a rapidly transforming environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial communications within multinational corporations.
• Strong understanding of global media and investor expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial communications strategies for IPOs and M&As.
• Advise C-suite leadership on market-sensitive communications.

Skills

Financial Communications

Investor Relations

Crisis Communications

Market-Sensitive Communications

Capital Markets Transactions

Job description

Financial Communications Senior Role - Abu Dhabi

A leading Abu Dhabi-based business undergoing rapid transformation and international growth is recruiting a senior Financial Communications professional to lead high-profile activities, including IPOs, M&A, and strategic transactions. This senior-level role offers an opportunity to join one of the most ambitious organizations in the Middle East, playing a pivotal role in shaping and protecting its reputation globally. The position provides international exposure, strategic influence at the highest levels, and the chance to work in a dynamic economic hub.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute financial communications strategies related to IPOs, M&A, investor relations, and capital markets.
2. Advise C-suite leadership on market-sensitive communications.
3. Collaborate with legal, strategy, investor relations, and corporate affairs teams to ensure consistent messaging.
4. Manage external agencies and media relationships to enhance global visibility and message discipline.
5. Monitor financial and business media, manage issues, and lead crisis communications when necessary.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in financial communications within a multinational corporation, financial institution, or leading consultancy.
• Expertise in capital markets transactions, including IPOs, investor updates, earnings announcements, and M&A.
• Strong understanding of global media and investor expectations.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders including board members and executives with gravitas, discretion, and confidence.
• Experience in or advising clients in complex, regulated sectors such as energy, infrastructure, or financial services.
• Regional experience is valued, but the role is open to international candidates with global best practices and a record of high-impact work.

If you possess the relevant experience and are interested, please contact our team with your CV using the form below.

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