Lead marketing communications and public relations across regional markets, shaping the firms brand narrative and media presence. Partner with leadership to position the firm as a trusted advisor to founders and investors. Drive media relations, thought leadership, and brand-building i...
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The Role Lead marketing communications and public relations across regional markets, shaping the firms brand narrative and media presence. Partner with leadership to position the firm as a trusted advisor to founders and investors. Drive media relations, thought leadership, and brand-building initiatives. Ideal for a hands-on professional with strong agency and media networks, excellent communication skills, and experience in venture capital, startups, or investment ecosystems. Client Details Our client is a leading multi-dimensional investment firm, backed by prominent institutional investors such as PIF Jada, SVC, Mubadala, and Lunate and managing about $500mm in AUM. Their venture capital and credit practice invest in the most innovative technology companies across the MENA, Asia and beyond. They have built deep sectoral expertise in fintech, platforms, software, and deep tech. With a proven track record and top quartile performance, our client operates at the forefront of innovation, driving growth and impact through venture capital, credit and private equity investments. We focus on fostering ecosystems and empowering founders to build scalable and transformative businesses. Description Strategy & Brand · Develop and execute marketing communications and PR strategy to elevate the firms brand, reputation, and presence regionally and globally. · Own the firms brand voice, messaging, and narrative across all external and internal channels, ensuring consistency with positioning as a top-quartile investment firm. · Advise leadership on communications strategy, thought leadership positioning, and brand opportunities aligned with business priorities. Media Relations & PR · Build and maintain a strong network with media outlets, journalists, and PR agencies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and wider MENA region. · Lead media outreach, press release drafting and distribution, and journalist relationship management to secure high-quality coverage. · Manage relationships with external PR and communications agencies, briefing and overseeing agency deliverables to ensure quality and consistency. · Act as a key point of contact for media inquiries and support leadership with interview preparation and talking points. · Develop and lead crisis and sensitive-issue communications as required, protecting and reinforcing the firms reputation. Content & Channels · Develop and execute creative marketing campaigns and content across digital, social, and traditional channels. · Own the social media strategy and content calendar, ensuring consistent, on-brand storytelling across platforms. · Produce and oversee content including thought leadership pieces, newsletters, website content, scripts, and event materials. · Manage the firms website content and ensure it reflects current brand, portfolio, and firm milestones. Events & Stakeholder Engagement · Plan and execute external events, including conferences, sponsorships, and portfolio company showcases, to drive brand visibility. · Support internal communications and culture-building initiatives in collaboration with the People team. · Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, portfolio companies, and external partners to ensure aligned messaging. Measurement & Operations · Analyze marketing and communications performance (media coverage, campaign results, engagement, traffic) to inform future strategy. · Maintain and report on the marketing communications budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. · Continuously monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and best practices to keep the communications approach current and effective. Job Offer · A high-impact Marcomms leadership role within one of the regions most dynamic investment firms. · Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence over firm-wide brand and communications strategy. · Competitive, market-aligned compensation and benefits.
Requirements · At least 7 years of relevant experience in marketing communications, PR, or corporate communications. · Strong, well-established network with media outlets and PR/communications agencies; proven track record of securing media coverage. · Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field from a recognized institution. · Experience in financial services, investment firms, Tech or fast-growing/startup environments strongly preferred. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage but not mandatory. · Strong storytelling and content creation abilities, with sound judgment on brand voice and messaging. · Working knowledge of social media management, digital marketing tools, and basic analytics platforms. · Strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and external vendors simultaneously. · Comfortable working in a lean environment with both strategic and hands-on operational responsibilities.
About the company Michael Page is one of the worlds leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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