Communications Manager

Are you an experienced communications and marketing professional with a passion for driving engagement through high-impact content and events? Do you excel in fast-paced, international environments and thrive on collaboration and innovation? If so, you could be our next Communications Manager focused on delivering engaging content through digital channels, including our employees, alumni, and other stakeholders. 

What you’ll do 

Based in London or Amsterdam, as the Communications Manager, and working within the global Communications team, you will collaborate on a variety of regional (TA – Transatlantic, covering Europe and the US) and global communications initiatives, driving employee engagement through clear, cohesive messaging and hands-on channel implementation/management. You will report to the TA Senior Communications Manager. 

As a priority initiative, you will partner with HR, Brand, Marketing and Communications, among many other internal stakeholders, to help us implement an innovative channel for communicating and engaging with our employees. You will also help develop compelling content for existing channels.  

 Additional remit and responsibilities: 

• Create content, including interviews, thought leadership, news and updates, and new editorial concepts for internal channels.
• Support global and regional projects, including digital channel implementation (intranet), that drive employee engagement through communications and also enable smooth transitions and adoption during periods of change.
• Define measures of success and track KPIs to ensure return on investment.
• Create and distribute tailored newsletters for segmented target groups. 

Who you are 

• 10+ years of experience in communications or marketing roles, preferably within a global organisation – internal communications and organisational transformation experience a plus.
• Prior experience of launching a new intranet/employee engagement platform within a global organisation is a plus but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications, journalism, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Proven track record developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies that drive engagement and adoption.
• Strong project management and executions skills - Highly organised and structured, able to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in digital communication tools and platforms, staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends, including AI, in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.  
• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions with experience interacting with and presenting to stakeholders across diverse teams and locations. 

Who we are  

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. 

What you’ll get 

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets. 

 In addition, you’ll receive: 

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses.
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth. 

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
• We cannot accept applications via email

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