Head of Corporate Communications

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $131 billion in assets (as at 31 December 2024). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement._
- We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed._- Are you a strategic thinker with expertise in financial communications within a publicly listed company?- This high-profile role offers the opportunity to work closely with the executive team and shape corporate messaging at the highest level.- We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office where you can expect to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

We are looking for a Head of Corporate Communications to lead the development and execution of corporate communications initiatives for the Challenger Group, with a strong focus on financial market communications, including financial results, market releases and executive speeches.
- This role collaborates closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the organisation, requiring deep expertise in financial communications, and the ability to build trusted relationships at the executive level.
- The Corporate Affairs and Sustainability team is responsible for internal and external communications as well as Group Sustainability, reporting to the Chief of Staff and sits within the CEO’s office.
- The key responsibilities of the role are outlined below but are not limited to:

- Financial Communications- Lead and develop clear, compelling financial communications, including market releases.- Develop CEO, Chair, and executive speeches for key financial events such as financial results, Investor Days and AGMs.- Develop a cohesive narrative for the Group, ensuring consistency across all communications.
- Investor and Market Engagement- Contribute to results presentations and annual report content in collaboration with Investor Relations.- Lead media engagement for Challenger’s financial results and market communications.- Prepare the CEO and group executives for media engagements related to financial results, Investor Days, and AGMs.

Internal Communications- Lead internal financial communications, including CEO messaging and all-employee events, in collaboration with the Communications Manager.

Team and Strategic Support- Mentor team members in areas of expertise and contribute to the wider team’s work.- Support other projects as needed, such as sustainability communications and community partnership management.
- Issues Management & Advisory- Provide effective issues management and timely advice to senior management on financial communication-related matters.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- 10 years+ in experience in a corporate affairs or strategic communications role, including direct responsibility for media engagement.- Understanding of communications requirements of listed companies.- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external.- Extensive knowledge of media landscape and best practice media engagement.- Confidence and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
- Additional Information:
Working at Challenger means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We’re small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what’s possible for our customers and partners. At Challenger, we provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including.Discretionary bonus scheme.- Eighteen weeks paid leave for all new parents.- Flexibility on when, and how, parental leave is taken.- Challenger Day - one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.- Additional support leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leave).- Extra superannuation contributions.- Employee share plan.

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- We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality._
- We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference._

Job type:
Permanent

Posting Close Date:
21/03/2025

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