Director, M&A and Activism Communications
Core
Lead communications strategy and execution for M&A, activism, and governance engagements, managing high-intensity situations involving hostile takeovers, proxy contests, and shareholder proposals.
Role type
Director, Strategic Communications (M&A & Activism)
Builds
Client communications programs, strategy memos, press releases, investor presentations, and business pitch materials.
Domain
Financial Services / Corporate Communications / Mergers & Acquisitions
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
M&A and shareholder activism communications, cross-functional project management, strategic document writing, stakeholder engagement, business development, practice leadership, market research, multi-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Agency background in capital markets or IR, advanced persuasive writing, analytical diagnosis of reputation issues, rapid concept learning, creative problem solving, client relationship management, project direction
Technologies
Factset, Ipreo, Factiva, Refinitiv, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Responsibilities
Coordinate across PR, IR, and public affairs for fast-moving transactions; write and manage key client documents; engage with reporters, analysts, and investors; develop practice marketing and best practices; recruit team members; produce sales presentations; initiate thought leadership and prospecting efforts.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities