Senior Manager / Assistant Vice President

We are looking for a seasoned Corporate Communications professional to join our team! Roles & Responsibilities: Develop and execute the organization’s external communications strategy across paid, owned and earned media. Build and strengthen the company’s corporate reputation and brand visibility. Drive media relations through proactive outreach and relationship management with journalists and influencers. Draft high-impact communication material including leadership messages, speeches, presentations, articles and other communication assets. Partner with creative agencies and external vendors to ensure consistent brand messaging. Support internal communications and employer branding initiatives. Identify speaking opportunities, events and thought leadership platforms for senior leaders and CXOs. Monitor media coverage, identify story opportunities and manage crisis communication when required. Prepare periodic communication performance reports and strategic recommendations for stakeholders. Collaborate closely with business leaders and multiple internal stakeholders to deliver communication objectives. Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with exceptional content writing and editing skills. Strong media relations and PR management experience. Ability to develop compelling leadership messaging, presentations, articles and thought leadership content. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience in employer branding and corporate reputation management. Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities. Crisis communication and reputation management. Business understanding of Investment Banking, Equities or Wealth Management. Proactive, creative and solution-oriented mindset. High ownership, agility and adaptability. Familiarity with social media platforms and tools such as Canva. Experience in ESG/Sustainability communications (preferred). Required Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline. 10 years of overall experience, with at least 5–6 years in Corporate Communications. Prior experience handling Corporate Communications for BFSI organizations, preferably Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Wealth Management, Broking or Housing Finance. Experience in both external and internal communications.