Business & Corporate Communications Lead – France - Director

11188 Citibank Europe plc France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global financial institution is seeking a Communications professional to lead external strategies and internal engagement in Paris. Responsibilities include managing media relations, developing messaging, and conducting reputation risk assessment. Ideal candidates have experience in Communications, fluency in English and French, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within a respected global bank.

Prestations

Opportunity for career development

Exposure to a multinational business

Creative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Communications and Public Relations, preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• A team player with strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent communications skills in writing and digital formats.
• Experience in social media content development.
• Creativity and initiative; strong relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, communications, or related field.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute external communications strategy for Citi in France.
• Manage proactive engagement with key media outlets.
• Develop messaging and speaking notes for senior executives.
• Plan and manage internal communications channels and content.
• Conduct reputation risk assessments and manage crises.

Description du poste

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi’s Global Communications team.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team / Role Overview

The Global Communications team is a nimble group in Enterprise Services and Public Affairs (ESPA) that covers a broad scope of responsibilities, ranging from executive communications and public engagements to quarterly earnings and corporate reputation programs as well as communications that support our lines of business. The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team serve as company spokespeople to media, drive engagement with colleagues and develop external and internal digital communications for a global workforce.

The team works with many internal partners, including senior leadership, and regularly coordinates closely with other members of the ESPA team across the world.

As for France, you will report to the Head of Communications for Europe and be responsible for supporting the development and execution of proactive external and internal communications for Citi in France.

Your role will involve executing communications to enhance and protect the reputation of Citi, its businesses and the brand in the market through communication with Citi's various stakeholders, external and internal. You will also work with various teams across the organisation globally.

What you’ll do

• External Communications: developing, leading and executing on external communications strategy and plans for Citi in France; managing proactive engagement with key media outlets; developing messaging, briefing documents and speaking notes for senior executives; developing and amplifying brand activities and events in the external market; identifying opportunities and continuously building a strong pipeline of media and social media activity, organising and managing speaking opportunities; building strong relationships with trade associations and other partners. Supporting evaluation and metrics related to Citi’s communications in the market.
• Internal Communications and Engagement: Developing and executing internal engagement plans and initiatives; planning and managing internal communications channels and content; planning and managing employee engagement events; developing content for events. Evaluation and implementation of internal communications metrics.
• Reputation risk assessment, Crisis and issues management: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Volunteerism: Development and execution of plans to support volunteering activities and other initiatives related to Citi’s partnerships and relationships with NGOs.

What we’ll need from you

• Professional experience in Communications and Public Relations, either in-house or agency, preferred
• Comprehensive understanding and a proven track record in media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• A team player with strong leadership qualities, excellent planning and project skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities as needed
• Excellent communications skills -editing, writing and digital communications skills; experience in content creation for internal and external purposes
• Social media content development experience and working knowledge of major social media platforms
• Creativity and an ability to show initiative; strong relationship management skills, ability to lead and influence at a senior level
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business management, communications, marketing or related field
• People management experience is an advantage
• Language skills : Fluency in English and French is required.

What we can offer you

The role sits within Citi’s European Communications Team and will involve working with colleagues in Europe and across the globe. This is a great opportunity for a creative communicator to join a busy European team; gain exposure to a large multinational business; and develop and execute communications plans that will have major impact. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career and skills at the world’s most global bank.

Job Family Group :

Communications and External Relations

Job Family : Corporate Affairs

Time Type : Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and / or contact the recruiter.