Communications Strategist

This global leader in financial markets information is seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in PR/Communications within the financial services sector to join its EMEA communications team.

In the role of Communications Strategist, you will provide media and overall communications support to the company's EMEA sovereign and banking teams as well as other members of the global communications team. You will be responsible for helping to ensure that the company delivers clear, articulate messages to the media in support of research and rating announcements. You will be cognizant of the unique linkage between sovereigns and banks and work closely with analysts who rely on Communication Strategists as true counsellors to identify, prioritize, and clarify complex messages to a broad audience.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in crafting effective strategies and implementing proven tactics that achieve maximum positive media coverage, while mitigating and minimizing inaccurate or negative press in a fast-paced environment. This experience will have ideally been gained within the financial services space. The role involves assisting in message formulation - recommending ideas for research that would be relevant to the market and identifying ways to improve the quality and timeliness of such research. Key responsibilities also include developing and maintaining effective business relationships with strategic contacts in the print, web-based, and broadcast media; effectively preparing business experts for media interviews as thought leaders on credit risk; and monitoring, analyzing and reporting on resulting coverage.

This position offers distinct exposure to a wide spectrum of communications issues and offers excellent opportunities for career growth in a high profile and dynamic industry. Sovereign and bank credit risk are at the nexus of Europe's future. There has never been a more historic time than right now to work on the unique, high profile European sovereign and banking communication issues that only a global rating agency can offer.

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