AVP, Media Relations

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We are working with a leading global investment manager to appoint an AVP, Media Relations on a 9–12 month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing global communications team, taking the lead on proactive media engagement across key growth markets including the UK wealth sector, the Nordics, Benelux, and select Asian territories.

As part of a collaborative and internationally connected team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving earned media activity, managing agency relationships, and crafting compelling corporate and product narratives. The remit covers corporate announcements, thought leadership, fund launches, and broader brand storytelling across multiple asset classes. This role is ideal for an experienced media relations professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and enjoys managing relationships across regions and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Lead and execute media relations strategies across the UK wealth market, Nordics, Benelux, and selected Asian regions
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists across financial, business, and trade media
• Manage and coordinate external PR agencies, ensuring consistent alignment with corporate messaging and campaigns
• Identify and develop story ideas that highlight the firm’s investment capabilities, leadership, and innovation
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, talking points, and other media materials
• Support major announcements, thought leadership programs, and high-profile events
• Track and report media activity, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with colleagues across marketing, communications, and investment teams to ensure a cohesive global approach

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in media relations or corporate communications, ideally within asset management or from a PR agency with buy-side clients
• Knowledge of the UK wealth and European intermediary markets; familiarity with Asian media a plus
• Proven ability to manage PR agencies and coordinate cross-border communications activity
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging narratives
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• A collaborative team player with international awareness and a passion for storytelling

For more information, please apply here or email Chris at Christopher.rolfe@bruinfinancial.com.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.