Who we are:
SimCorp is a global provider of integrated investment management software, services, and solutions. Founded in 1971, SimCorp has over 50 years of innovation and growth, making it the technology backbone for many of the world’s top financial companies. SimCorp One, our front-to-back multi-asset platform, empowers clients to make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Why this role is important to us:
To support our growth in the Americas, SimCorp is seeking a senior Director of External Communications to join our global team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in public relations, media relations, and corporate communications. This role is crucial to shaping and maintaining the company’s external image and reputation. You will report to the Global Head of Communications and Brand and be a critical member of the global communications team.

What you will be responsible for:

• Craft and execute comprehensive communications plans that align with the company’s goals and enhance its public image.
• Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with key media outlets, respond to media inquiries, and act as the company’s spokesperson.
• Public Relations: Manage public relations efforts, including press releases, media briefings, and coverage analyses.
• Content Creation: Oversee the creation of high-quality content for press releases, articles, speeches, podcasts, interviews and other external communications materials.
• Brand Management: Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all external communications channels.
• Crisis Communication: Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate potential public relations issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, executives, and industry influencers, to foster positive relationships.
• Measurement and Evaluation: Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and initiatives, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Team Player: You will develop strong relationships across the communications and marketing teams in order to build and execute external communications programs that articulate and support SimCorp’s vision, values, business strategy, and value proposition.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in external communications or related fields.
• Proven track record in communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relations skills and established industry contacts.
• Experience in crisis communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Proficiency in communication tools and platforms.
• Degree in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, business, media, or similar.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Travel as required.
• Willingness to attend in person in the Toronto office 2-3x/week as per our hybrid policy.

Next steps:
Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. To make sure you receive our emails please check your junk/spam folder and add SimCorp to the safe list of your e-mail contacts.
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• Craft and execute comprehensive communications plans that align with the company’s goals and enhance its public image.
• Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with key media outlets, respond to media inquiries, and act as the company’s spokesperson.
• Public Relations: Manage public relations efforts, including press releases, media briefings, and coverage analyses.
• Content Creation: Oversee the creation of high-quality content for press releases, articles, speeches, podcasts, interviews and other external communications materials.
• Brand Management: Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all external communications channels.
• Crisis Communication: Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate potential public relations issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, executives, and industry influencers, to foster positive relationships.
• Measurement and Evaluation: Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and initiatives, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Team Player: You will develop strong relationships across the communications and marketing teams in order to build and execute external communications programs that articulate and support SimCorp’s vision, values, business strategy, and value proposition