Communications Manager

Purpose of the role

Support the development and implementation of Man Group's global internal and external communications strategy. The Communications Manager will serve as a key point of contact for supporting US and EMEA activities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of communications, including reputation management, internal communications, and media relations for Man Group.
• Support and manage the creation and distribution of high-quality communications materials, including press releases, thought leadership content, media FAQs, internal campaigns, social media, and investor announcements.
• Serving as one of the primary points of contact for activities related to the company's systematic capabilities in EMEA and APAC.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local media through networking events, coffee/lunch meetings, and hosting media "breakfast briefings."
• Regular monitoring of news to identify interesting angles, introduce speakers, and inform executives about market developments.
• Preparing speakers for interviews by creating briefing materials, conducting mock sessions, and assisting with rehearsals.
• Create and distribute media pitches on a regular basis to leverage Man Group's content/announcements/capabilities to secure coverage and interview opportunities.
• Engaging and promoting media relations and ensuring compliance with internal governance agreements.
• Monitoring and managing media coverage at EMEA conferences.
• Monitoring media coverage and activities that require proactive responses/updates and summaries.
• Support in creating and reviewing internal communications and managing logistics for employee events, including team learning and development programs, executive visits, and investor/customer meetings.
• Build a strong internal network to collaborate with the investment team, risk team, sales, marketing, legal, and compliance, and ensure proactive feedback loops.
• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the media relations team and selected members of the Executive Committee, including the use of media coverage on social profiles.
• Review/processing of all employee communications from the People Team to managers and various employee groups, as required.
• Support in delivering financial results as required, including supporting their activities and identifying areas where they can engage.

Skills and experience

• 3-5 years of experience in communications in the financial or professional services industry, preferably with a PR agency.
• A good understanding of and interest in asset management, preferably hedge funds, is required.
• Experience in financial communications would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Experience in managing relationships with institutional and private investors is preferred.