Communications Manager

Two Sigma; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gyms with laundry service

Wellness activities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Two Sigma, located in New York, NY, is seeking a motivated communications professional to drive key initiatives within the organization. This role involves leading internal communication strategies and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in communications, strong writing skills, and a background in project management. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of communications experience, especially in internal/executive communications.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive projects with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of internal communications strategies.
• Build comprehensive communications plans for organizational changes.
• Design and produce company-wide events.

Skills

Internal communications

External communications

Writing and editing

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or humanities

Tools

Email tools

Intranet platforms

Job description

Position Summary

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting‑edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.

Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.

We are a company full of curious, creative and collaborative problem solvers, and we apply this outlook to our communications and brand efforts. We are seeking a motivated communications professional to help drive forward key initiatives related to communications within the organization and with outside audiences. In this role, you will set strategy and own execution for high‑impact programs, serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and help build new communications initiatives that strengthen our employee experience and amplify our brand. If you are passionate about joining a fast‑paced, diverse team, we would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of internal communications strategies across channels and formats (company newsletter, intranet, emails, video) as well as outreach strategies involving proactive media engagement, thought leadership, key message development, etc.
• Build comprehensive, multi‑audience communications plans for company announcements, organizational changes and business updates, partnering with senior leaders to ensure clarity, consistency and impact.
• Lead senior leadership messaging initiatives, particularly within our Engineering organization, acting as a thought partner on narrative development, town hall remarks, all‑hands content, and broader leadership visibility.
• Lead the strategic direction and ongoing evolution of the company intranet as Two Sigma’s primary internal communications channel, including governance, content strategy and measurement.
• Identify and act on opportunities to connect internal and external communications efforts, ensuring our internal narrative is reflected in our external brand and vice versa.
• Design and produce small and large‑scale events such as Town Halls and employee engagement moments, from concept through execution.
• Develop and implement mechanisms to gather, analyze and act on employee feedback, using insights to continuously improve our communications approach.
• Partner closely with HR on critical communications around employee programs and complete employee experience campaigns.
• Play a significant role on large‑scale Marketing & Communications projects, including Investor Day, and mentor junior team members on craft and project execution.
• Bring an external perspective passionate about current events to the company, ensuring real‑world AI and tech developments help inform strategy.

Qualifications

• 6‑10 years of communications experience, with experience handling and accomplishing internal and executive communications programs.
• Experience in technology or AI space a plus.
• In‑house experience preferred, though leading‑PR agency experience to be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or the humanities, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience advising and writing for senior executives, with a track record of building trust and influencing at the leadership level.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
• Proven ability to navigate sensitive and confidential projects with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong relationship‑building abilities, accompanied by a background in managing multiple senior collaborators and cross‑functional partners.
• Experience leading the design and execution of employee‑facing events, from town halls to large‑scale moments.
• Familiarity with multi‑channel and online solutions for communications, including intranet platforms, email tools and analytics.
• A self‑starter who can set strategy, establish and meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize competing responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with experience leading projects end‑to‑end and managing vendors or junior contributors.
• Creativity, strong critical thinking and a bias toward action.
• Intellectually inquisitive and eager to explore and implement data‑driven and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401(k) match, employer‑paid life & disability insurance.
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms.
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship.
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves.
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in‑office days with budget for home office setup.

The base pay for this role will be between $125,000 and $175,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.