Job Description

Company Description

Avaloq is a value driven, fast-paced financial technology and services company and we are committed to developing the banking solutions of tomorrow.

By joining Avaloq, you'll become a key part of our effort to power the digital transformation of the financial services industry. Our ambition is big and bold - to provide full end-to-end digital solutions by combining our leading efficiency with a flexible, responsible digital user experience. Headquartered in Zurich, Avaloq has over 2,000 employees globally. More information is available at .



As Avaloq's (Senior) Public Relations Manager you would be responsible for our global PR activities, targeting media in key regions, our clients (primarily banks and wealth managers), and other internal as well as external stakeholders.

You would become part of Avaloq's international Marketing & Communications department - a diverse and dynamic group of professionals who all share the passion to shape the digital transformation of the financial industry.

Your mission

• Define and execute a highly efficient PR strategy to support Avaloq's market positioning as a leading wealth management technology provider
• Foster a constant dialogue with target media to position Avaloq's thought leadership in the industry as well as our client success stories
• Manage an international network of PR agencies in key regions to generate strong media coverage for Avaloq and its designated spokespersons
• Drive an active newsroom approach within the Marketing & Communications team to build and maintain a strong content pipeline for PR purposes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify relevant PR topics and potential media opportunities
• Create and edit engaging content for paid and earned media, as well as for our owned media, such as avaloq.com and social media

Qualifications

What you need

• Higher education in Marketing and/or Communications, or in related fields
• 5+ years of experience in financial journalism, PR and/or in an international business environment, preferably in the banking/finance industry, in the IT/software sector or in agencies/consultancy
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, another local language being a big plus
• Professional copywriting ability with an in-depth knowledge of the financial industry and technological trends
• Profound experience in corporate communications and issue management
• Well versed in creating high-quality concepts and successfully executing projects
• Willingness and ability to take ownership of challenging subject matters
• Accustomed to dealing with and advising senior executives
• A deep interest in the digitalization of wealth management and trends in financial technologies

Additional Information

Now let's talk about perks and compensation

We have a hybrid work week model, giving colleagues flexibility in how they work, as well as ensuring we create our unique Avaloq culture in our office locations. Our base salaries are competitive and you can be recognised for outstanding effort with an extraordinary achievement reward - the pinnacle of recognition. Avaloq aims to share its success with all its colleagues by paying out "Success Share Units" depending on its performance in a given year.

At Avaloq we embrace diversity, we embrace difference. We are whole-heartedly committed to equal employment opportunities and we foster an inclusive culture where everyone's' contributions are valued and their voices are listened to. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Please note that our job descriptions are intended to be written in an inclusive and gender neutral language.

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