The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen. **What's the role?** Bloomberg's communications team is looking for a senior communications professional to oversee Financial Solutions Communications in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), based in London. This person will lead the development and execution of proactive communications strategies across EMEA to promote the firm's wide range of financial technology products and services. The role will report to Bloomberg’s Head of Communications for EMEA, working closely with Bloomberg’s dedicated Financial Solutions Communications team in New York. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in international corporate communications strategy, stakeholder management and media relations, either in-house or at a financial public relations agency. Familiarity with Bloomberg’s financial products - including the Bloomberg Terminal - is preferred, along with a strong background in financial services communications and an understanding of capital markets trends and the evolution of financial technology. **We’ll trust you to** • Build belief in Bloomberg, its products and services among traditional and growing financial audiences in priority markets across EMEA • Lead the development and promotion of press announcements for region-specific products • Map regional priorities against global Financial Solutions strategy and develop and execute proactive Communications strategies that support regional business goals • Provide strategic counsel on Communications to regional leaders in Product, Marketing, Legal/Compliance • Partner with Government Relations on advocacy strategy and positioning in response to the evolving regulatory agenda • Collaborate with Marketing on the development of Financial Solutions content and event strategies in EMEA and on EMEA-specific topics • Support issues management and crisis communications linked to Financial Solutions in the region • Maintain influencer (media, industry analysts and others) relations in relevant financial and technology circles • Manage PR agency resources in region • Provide specialist counsel on financial services communications and relevant positioning to colleagues across the broader regional Communications function • Implement and maintain appropriate metrics to evaluate impact and effectiveness of external communications. **You'll need to have** • 8+ years of Communications experience either in-house or at an agency within the financial services industry • Strong understanding of the European financial regulatory environment and the capital markets ecosystem • Familiarity with the leading regional media outlets, reporters, social influencers and industry analysts that cover the intersection of technology and finance • Experience developing international and specialist media strategies, shaping messaging, creating compelling content and pitching stories. • Strategic thinker, supported by deep analytical capabilities and data driven approach • Strong executive presence as well as interpersonal skills with experience of stakeholder management and delivering at the executive level • A healthy balance of collaboration, cooperation and autonomy. Self-motivated, detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple projects. • Ability to translate key strategic business or financial issues into messaging that resonates with external and internal audiences. • Excellent writing and editing skills; persuasive communications ability with internal and external audiences. **We’d love to see** • Executive communications expertise • Crisis management communications experience • Social media strategy development experience • Experience optimizing earned/owned/paid communications channel mix • Language skills **Does this sound like you?** Apply if you think we're a match. We'll be in touch to let you know what next steps are. Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email amer_recruit@bloomberg.net