Public Affairs jobs in United Kingdom

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Global Public Relations, this person will serve as a senior member of the M&C team, responsible for strategizing, developing and executing a robust media strategy aligned to business goals and objectives. The Director, Public Relations will promote DTCC news, information and thought leadership to the media and analyst community, proactively build and manage relationships with editors, journalists and analysts, influence news coverage, shape perceptions of the firm and protect against reputational risk. By partnering closely with the M&C team, business heads and senior leaders within the company, they will develop compelling messaging and content, leverage media trends to attain positive news coverage and generate story ideas, and draft and place bylined articles to establish senior leaders as spokespeople and thought leaders and provide strategic counsel on PR opportunities across businesses.

• Overall responsibility to strategize, develop and execute global public relations strategy across businesses and their related thought leadership areas, generating awareness and coverage via proactive pitching, interviews, bylines, media tours, statements, roundtables, editor briefings and more.
• Collaborate with M&C peers to ensure a holistic M&C strategy and reporting, with defined goals, objectives and KPIs.
• Leverage writing skills and knowledge of the industry, to develop media narratives through compelling thought leadership on key initiatives.
• Manage DTCC's engagement with media in the London market, respond to urgent inquiries across business topics, develop relationships with Tier 1 and targeted trade media (including key reporters globally in DLT-related publications), and facilitate in-person meetings with journalists and senior executives.
• Maintain positive relationships with global PR agencies in the US and London, advising on strategy and work initiatives and reviewing/approving quotes, content and coverage.
• Monitor coverage related to relevant topics and strategize around opportunities, including new areas of opportunity for DTCC and the business.
• Support social media activity for related media work, including content development and video initiatives.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

• Minimum of 12-15 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Communications degree, with a solid understanding of all communications disciplines.
• Strong verbal and writing capabilities, with the ability to translate complex business topics into higher level themes that resonate with journalists and readers; leverage compelling storytelling and data-driven content.
• Ability to network and influence colleagues on PR recommendations and strategies.
• Solid analytical capabilities, to measure results and identify areas of opportunity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is a premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. DTCC automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service processes more than 25 billion messages annually.

To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. DTCC supports Flexible Work Arrangements and emphasizes teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company recognized as a thought leader in financial services and technology.

Full time. Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? We pursue innovative projects, collaboration with a dynamic team, and professional development. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the world we serve.

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence to support well-being
• Flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee)