Director of Corporate Affairs, Advisory Practice
KPMG
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KPMG is currently seeking a Director of Corporate Affairs to join our Advisory practice.
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and execution of internal change and employee engagement communications
- Work closely with executive director of Advisory Communications to develop and implement a communications strategy focused on shaping, advancing and protecting reputation to drive forward the priorities of the firm's Consulting business
- Build trusted relationships with Advisory and Consulting leadership and serve as primary relationship manager to provide counsel on communications strategies, opportunities and issues; bring forward new ideas and innovative approaches based on an understanding of the business and market landscape
- Oversee robust reputation-building campaigns that incorporate media relations, content strategy, thought leadership and executive visibility, support Consulting Leadership Team members with strategic messaging and communications materials for both internal and external audiences
- Manage, coach and source developmental opportunities for direct reports; collaborate with cross-functional partners (Operations, Marketing, HR, and others) to drive integrated communications efforts for priority business initiatives and go-to-market campaigns
- Define and establish best practice systems and processes for measuring communications programs and monitoring progress to drive successful outcomes; align communications efforts with wider Advisory and firm-wide communications to ensure consistency, and partner with other leaders across the Corporate Affairs team to drive the broader firm strategy forward
Qualifications:
- Minimum ten years of recent experience working in communications, with a strong track record of working with senior business leaders as a trusted advisor
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in communications, public relations, business or related field
- Proven experience in setting and executing integrated communications strategies
- Exceptional writing skills for internal and external audiences; excellent project management skills with keen attention to detail
- Demonstrated record of leading, coaching and inspiring high performing teams
- Ability to thrive, multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
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