Corporate Communications Director

Morgan Stanley is looking to hire a Corporate Communications professional based in Frankfurt, primarily helping to cover Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Corporate Communications has responsibility for building and maintaining the Firm’s reputation. Specifically, the team facilitates Morgan Stanley's communications with media audiences and employees, manages the Firm's core social responsibilities, as well as overseeing all aspects of the brand, including advertising campaigns and sponsorships.

This is a Director level position (AVP-Equivalent) to help cover a range of corporate communications activities, including media relations, internal communications, marketing and philanthropy, for Morgan Stanley in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The position will report to the Head of Media Relations in EMEA and will work closely with the senior management team in Germany to support the strategic corporate communications programme for the region. The successful candidate will be part of the firm’s EMEA wide corporate communications team and work closely with other members of the team to ensure the communications strategy is fully integrated into the Global and EMEA plan.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Working closely with Country management and other EMEA Corporate Communications professionals, the successful candidate will develop and support a strategic Germany Corporate Communications programme.

This will include

• Support of the media relations strategy for raising Firm and Business Unit profiles
• Helping to manage public perceptions of business-critical issues
• Helping to refine media positioning and core messages for the Firm
• Helping to create content, including articles, press releases and other collateral materials, as appropriate
• Developing strong relationships with key financial and business journalists
• Serving as a primary media contact for German media
• Implementing and enforcing Firm media policy and procedures
• Working with the internal communications team in London to enhance and expand internal communications programmes in Germany
• In conjunction with Marketing in London, provide local brand, sponsorship and advertising support, as well as marketing guidance and support to the institutional business; and
• Work with Community Affairs in London to support community outreach and philanthropic programmes, including volunteering.

What you'll bring to the role:?

• Previous media relations experience: the ideal candidate may have around 5+ years of experience, ideally in a similar role
• Solid understanding of and interest in the financial services industry, preferably with experience in banking, professional services or law firms
• Experience of working with bankers to shape and drive corporate and business unit agendas with the media
• Experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with journalists in print, broadcast and online
• Experience of working closely with, and helping to develop the skills of, spokespeople and prepare them for media activities
• Able to meet tight deadlines and has some experience around issues management
• Experience in financial marketing, including brand strategy, advertising, sponsorships and event planning
• Experience in philanthropy and community outreach, including a proven ability to build long term relationships with charitable organisations
• Fluent in both English and German, further languages –would be welcome
• Strong writing skills in both English and German
• Degree educated or equivalent

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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