Media Relations & Content Specialist

• Main Responsibilities
  • Media Relations
    • Support the Head of Media in implementing the Bank’s media strategy across Europe and the Middle East, with a particular focus on French-speaking Switzerland and key satellite markets.
    • Coordinate with media agencies across EMEA to align priorities, timelines and deliverables
    • Collaborate with Investment Services, regional teams and other subject-matter experts to source spokespeople and content, and coordinate the full approval process.
    • Ensure timely, accurate and on-brand responses to journalists and media partners.
    • Proactively coordinate interviews, briefings and market commentary with the relevant internal experts.
    • Prepare and update key media materials (Q&As, talking points, short bios, background notes) as needed.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists in core financial and business media.
  • Content Management & Copywriting
    • Contribute to the production of high-quality content that supports the Bank’s positioning in investment strategy and asset management.
    • Draft and edit press releases, statements, Q&As and opinion pieces in close collaboration with experts.
    • Translate complex investment and market topics into clear, concise and compliant messages.
    • Review and challenge the quality of content before it is offered to the media.
    • Ensure consistency of tone of voice and alignment with the Bank’s brand and communication guidelines.
    • Work in close partnership with the Digital team to amplify media coverage and align content.
    • Coordinate with Internal Communications to share key media exposure internally.
  • Monitoring & Reporting
    • Monitor media coverage of the Bank, its experts and its key themes across EMEA.
    • Use media monitoring and analytics tools to track visibility and sentiment.
    • Prepare regular reports on media KPIs for the Head of Media and relevant stakeholders
       
• Your Profile
  • Experience and Skills Required
    • At least 5 years’ experience in media relations within financial services (banking, asset or wealth management) or in an agency with financial clients.
    • Proven track record of working with financial and business media in an international environment.
    • Strong understanding of the financial services landscape and media ecosystem.
    • Excellent writing and editing skills; strong copywriting abilities under time pressure.
    • Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines across regions in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience handling sensitive topics in a regulated context.
    • Relationship builder, credible with journalists and confident with senior internal experts.
    • Team player with a collaborative mindset and a hands-on, operational approach.
  • Tools
    • Experience with media monitoring and analytics platforms.
    • Comfortable with basic data analysis and reporting for KPIs.
  • Languages
    • Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
    • French speaker mandatory; other European languages are an advantage.
       

Core Competencies : Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives