Associate Director

Job Title: Associate Director - Financial Communications

Location: Doha, Qatar

Role Summary:

The Senior Associate - Financial Communications is responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategic financial communication initiatives across the organization. This role involves crafting high-impact content, managing media relations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely dissemination of financial and investment-related messaging to global audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, and edit a wide range of high-quality financial communications materials, including press releases, investor messaging, media statements, speeches, earnings commentary, and briefing documents.
• Collaborate with investment and finance teams to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives tailored for external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and external PR agencies to deliver cohesive messaging across markets.
• Support reputation management and media positioning by identifying proactive communication opportunities and managing sensitive financial disclosures.
• Track and analyze media coverage related to financial activities, preparing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Develop Q&A documents, talking points, and executive messaging frameworks for financial updates, investment announcements, and global forums.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global financial trends, media landscapes, and investor sentiment to inform communication strategy.
• Manage internal approvals and alignment across relevant departments for all financial communication materials.
• Act as a key contact for financial media and ensure accurate representation of the organization in media coverage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Finance, Economics, Journalism, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, media relations, or related disciplines, preferably in a global corporate, investment, or public sector environment.
• Proven track record of developing and executing effective financial communications strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of financial terminology, capital markets, and investment structures.
• Experience working in a highly confidential and sensitive environment with C-level executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools, analytics, and financial disclosure protocols.