Financial Communications VP, Abu Dhabi

A leading Abu Dhabi based business undergoing rapid transformation and international growth is recruiting a senior Financial Communications professional to lead on high-profile financial communications activity, including IPOs, M&A, and strategic transactions.

This is a senior-level Financial Communications opportunity to join one of the most ambitious and commercially active organisations in the Middle East, playing a pivotal role in shaping and protecting its reputation on a global stage. The role offers international exposure, strategic influence at the highest levels, and the opportunity to work in one of the world’s most exciting economic hubs. With a growing number of IPO and MA working happening in the region, we are keen to talk to people with both local experience to the region as well as international candidates interested in moving to Abu Dhabi/UAE.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Communications Job:

• Develop and execute financial communications strategies around IPOs, M&A, investor relations, and capital markets activity.
• Serve as a senior advisor to C-suite leadership on market-sensitive communications.
• Collaborate with legal, strategy, investor relations, and corporate affairs teams to ensure integrated messaging.
• Manage external agencies and media relationships to drive global visibility and ensure message discipline.
• Monitor financial and business media, manage issues, and lead on crisis communications where necessary.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in financial communications, ideally within a multinational corporation, financial institution, or leading communications consultancy.
• Expertise in capital markets transactions including IPOs, investor updates, earnings announcements, and M&A.
• Strong understanding of global media and investor expectations.
• Gravitas, discretion, and confidence advising senior stakeholders including board members and executive leadership.
• Experience working in or advising clients in complex, regulated sectors such as energy, infrastructure, or financial services.
• While regional experience is welcomed, this role is open to international candidates who bring global best practices and a track record of high-impact work.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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