Job Description
We are seeking a talented and proactive Employer Brand and Communications Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to shaping the company's brand and reputation across various communication channels, with a focus on Employer and Corporate Branding and ESG topics. This role offers strategic, as well as hands-on responsibilities.
Your Mission: Bring Swissquote’s Brand to Life across Three Dimensions
1. Employer Branding — Make Swissquote a Talent Magnet
Strategic Employer Brand Development:
* Help position Swissquote as a top employer in Switzerland and internationally — both internally and externally. Gain recognition across Universum, Great Place to Work, and “Best Employers in Switzerland” rankings.
* Employer brand Strategy & Campaign planning: Collaborate with HR, Marketing, and Business Lines (e.g. Tech, Sales, Customer Care, Legal) to develop a differentiated employer brand strategy that reflects our industry and target markets. Design and execute a compelling employer brand yearly activation roadmap. Lead recruitment campaigns and events in collaboration with creative agencies — ensuring alignment with hiring objectives and EVP positioning.
* Digital Presence & Reputation Management: Highlight what makes working at Swissquote unique through storytelling and content creation. Own and deliver our employer social media strategy — hands-on as well as in collaboration with creative partners. Monitor and manage online reputation across platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc). Promote Swissquote as an employer of choice through internal mobility initiatives, referrals, and platform optimization (e.g. Job’In).
* Campus & Early Talent Engagement: Build strong partnerships with universities and business/engineering schools through Guest lectures, sponsorships, speed recruiting, graduation projects. Active participation in career fairs, student challenges, and hackathon
* Candidate Experience Ownership: Take full ownership of the candidate experience, including: Redesigning the Swissquote Careers website and ATS journey, and enhancing the interview process, from communication to onboarding.
* Internal Culture & Engagement: Lead internal employer branding initiatives to strengthen pride, purpose, and belonging. Coordinate employee events that reflect Swissquote’s culture and values (e.g. internal hackathon, culture days).
2. Corporate Branding — Build Trust with Investors and Stakeholders
* You will be a key player in shaping how Swissquote is perceived in the financial world. You will evolve the corporate narratives that speak to investors, partners, and business stakeholders.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure corporate communication, such as our annual report and investor materials reflect our brand identity.
3. ESG — Elevate Our Voice and Values
* Lead an annual ESG-related marketing and communication initiative, turning our sustainability actions into authentic brand stories.
Qualifications
* 3–5 years of experience in Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations —ideally in employer branding, corporate branding or external relations experience is a plus.
* You have a strong sensitivity for communication nuances and know how to strike the right tone across diverse audiences and contexts.
* Collaborative, proactive, and confident in working across departments, cultures and levels.
* Strong creative and strategic thinking, with a sharp eye for storytelling and content creation. Ideally, you are comfortable to bring to life ideas, designing and posting across social touchpoints.
* Fluent English and French; German is a plus.
* Excellent hands-on approach, with project management and communication skills.
Additional Information
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