Your team
Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units, and include the following departments: Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Tax.
You will be joining the Media Communications team in Geneva. As such, you will develop and implement media relations strategies to enhance Pictet’s reputation in assigned markets, focusing on creating positive coverage in French-speaking Switzerland for all business lines.
Your role
1. Crafting and executing media relations strategies for all business lines of the Pictet Group in assigned markets.
2. Organising interviews with internal spokespersons and coordinating follow-up with internal and external stakeholders (spokespersons, business lines, journalists, press agencies).
3. Managing journalists’ requests (either directly or through press agencies) from various markets.
4. Working closely with external service providers (monitoring agencies, press agencies, etc.).
5. Tracking and analysing the Group’s media coverage and generating reports to assess the effectiveness of media relations strategies and efforts.
6. Writing and editing various media relations documents (press releases, Q&As, media briefings, written contributions for the media, etc.).
7. Developing strategies to address crisis communication issues.
8. Providing communication counsel to Pictet’s spokespersons.
Your profile
9. Strong writing and editorial skills with a native command of French and excellent proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
10. Public presentation abilities and solid general knowledge with a keen interest in current economic, political and social affairs, coupled with a good understanding of finance and macroeconomics.
11. Proven network of French-speaking Swiss journalists covering financial and banking topics; proficient in computer use and socially savvy.
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset, creative thinking and strong attention to detail.
13. Conscientious, organised in work and able to prioritise and work both independently and collaboratively.
14. Enthusiastic about thriving in a fast-paced environment within an engaged team.
15. Master’s degree in communication, business or a related field, with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in communication, media relations or a similar role.
Ref. MCM/LJ/FDL
Note
Start date: to be discussed.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with a full CV, copies of any relevant qualifications and a covering letter.
We will not accept any CVs via agencies.
Diversity & Inclusion
Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.