Director, Strategic Business Communications—Market and Regulatory Services and Technology (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid with defined in-person presence requirements in U.S. locations including Washington, DC, New York, NY, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Jericho, NY, Jersey City, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Rockville, MD, Tysons, VA, Woodbridge, NJ, Connecticut, and Washington State.

Salary: $134,400–$312,600 annually depending on location; Washington, DC range is $154,400–$299,600.

Company

hirify.global is a securities regulator focused on investor protection and market integrity.

What you will do

• Develop and execute external communications strategies, go-to-market plans, executive engagement, messaging, materials, and events for assigned business units.
• Act as the strategic liaison between business units, subject-matter experts, and the Corporate Communications Center of Excellence.
• Translate complex business, regulatory, financial-market, and technology information into clear, audience-focused communications across relevant channels.
• Advise senior leaders on communications positioning, stakeholder engagement, reputational considerations, and high-profile initiatives.
• Identify narratives, research, proof points, and subject-matter expertise to strengthen enterprise storytelling and messaging.
• Anticipate criticism and negative coverage, manage reputation risk, and guide colleagues on communications practices for sensitive issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field and at least 10 years of professional communications experience.
• Experience developing, executing, and measuring strategic communications plans that advance business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Experience advising senior executives and business leaders on high-profile initiatives and sensitive matters.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including the ability to explain complex business, regulatory, and technical information clearly.
• Strong understanding of technology in financial services, including market infrastructure, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Fundamental understanding of financial markets, including market structure, trading, and the regulatory landscape.
• Ability to evaluate communications opportunities, risks, and stakeholder considerations and recommend effective strategies.
• Ability to lead complex projects, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed corporate environment.
• Ability to build relationships and influence senior leadership, subject-matter experts, and cross-functional partners with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to use data, audience insights, and performance metrics to evaluate and improve communications strategies.

Nice to have

• Corporate, agency, financial services, and/or Capitol Hill experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with required in-person collaboration; extended hours may be necessary.
• Full-time employment with health, dental, vision, disability, life, and other insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match, additional retirement contribution eligibility, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and wellness programs.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days and increasing up to 25 days, personal and sick days, volunteer days, paid holidays, and additional statutory and family-related leave.
• Employees must comply with hirify.global investment and securities-account restrictions, disclose relevant brokerage accounts, use firms providing an electronic data feed, and execute the Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement.

Hiring process

• Submit an application through the hirify.global Careers site; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Search firms may submit resumes only under a valid written agreement and task order.