Communications Manager – EMEA

Position Summary

Based in London and part of the Global Corporate Communications team, the Communications Manager role is responsible for helping shape and drive Carlyle’s regional communications strategy and managing day-to-day communications activities for the firm across EMEA.

In-Office Requirement: 4 days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy to enhance Carlyle’s brand and support business objectives across EMEA.
• Manage transaction announcements.
• Support portfolio companies with communications-related matters.
• Identify and coordinate media engagement for senior leaders.
• Source and manage speaking opportunities at relevant industry events.
• Partner closely with Investment, Investor Relations, Fund Management and Marketing teams in the region on communications activities.

Education & Certificates

Bachelor’s degree required.

Professional Experience

• 5-7 years of overall relevant experience in Corporate Communications, either agency or in-house.
• Experienced media spokesperson with established financial reporter relationships.
• Financial services experience required; private equity experience strongly desired.
• Experience building trust with business leaders and advising on reputational risk and response strategies.
• Experience working across global teams in a matrixed organization.
• Multicultural experience (ideally having worked in several European countries) and multilingual skills (English plus one or more other European language) a plus.

Competencies & Attributes

• Track record of implementing communications plans.
• Motivated and energized by working in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and serve multiple constituencies simultaneously.
• High levels of discretion.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to advise senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter / team player.
• Highly collaborative.