Corporate Communications Manager

About Us
We are a leading global financial technology company transforming how the securities finance industry trades, settles, and analyzes data. Our award-winning Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech, and SaaS solutions power efficiency, transparency, and innovation for over 200 of the world’s top financial institutions. Every month, our platform supports over $2.4 trillion in executed transactions, a testament to our technology’s impact and reliability.

With offices across North America, UK&I, and APAC, we bring together diverse teams of technologists, data experts, and business professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges at scale. We are Great Place to Work Certified™ in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and have been recognized for Diversity & Inclusion excellence as well as for being the Best Post-Trade Service Provider and Best Market Data Provider Globally (Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards, 2023).

Founded in 2001 by ten of the world’s leading financial institutions, we continue to shape the future of securities finance under the majority ownership of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) alongside founding shareholders and customers including Bank of America, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank of Canada, State Street, UBS and Wells Fargo.

Join us and be part of a company where global impact, innovation, and collaboration define how we work and what we build.

About the role
We are looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join us in our New York office. As part of our global Marketing team, you’ll own and shape how we define, articulate, and evolve EquiLend’s corporate narrative internally and externally. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for setting our communications strategy, advising senior leaders, and ensuring consistency, clarity, and credibility across all external and internal communications.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across marketing, product, sales, and senior leadership to define and deliver messaging that supports EquiLend’s strategic priorities. From executive positioning and corporate announcements to media engagement and social channels, your work will help position us as a confident, trusted voice across the financial services and fintech landscape.

What you’ll do

• Own and evolve EquiLend’s corporate communications strategy, defining clear narrative frameworks that align messaging across press, executive communications, social media, and internal channels.

• Lead the development of corporate announcements and press materials, managing media outreach and building strong relationships with journalists and industry analysts.

• Act as a trusted communications partner to senior leaders, shaping executive messaging, thought leadership, LinkedIn content, and speaking points.

• Ensure consistency of tone, voice, and positioning across all external and internal touchpoints, working closely with marketing, product, sales, and leadership teams.

• Oversee corporate social media as a strategic channel, managing content planning, publishing cadence, and performance analysis to reinforce EquiLend’s narrative and thought leadership.

• Support internal communications efforts in partnership with HR and leadership to keep employees informed, aligned, and engaged.

• Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and market developments to inform messaging, positioning, and communications priorities.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years of experience owning corporate communications in a commercial environment, ideally within financial services, fintech, or B2B technology.

• Demonstrated experience setting and owning a corporate communications strategy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, credible messaging for different audiences.

• Proven experience drafting executive communications, corporate announcements, press materials, and thought leadership content.

• Experience managing corporate social media channels as part of a broader communications strategy, using insights and analytics to inform decisions.

• Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and advising on messaging, positioning, and tone.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and priorities.

• Familiarity with CMS platforms, analytics tools, and social scheduling tools such as Hootsuite or Sprout.

• Understanding of the securities finance industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 100 days each year.

• Generous Vacation Days: Vacation days increase as you progress in your career with EquiLend.

• Discretionary Annual Cash Bonus: A discretionary annual cash bonus to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.

• Health and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage is available from your first day.

• 401(k) Employer Matching Contribution Plan: Our 401(k) plan includes employer matching contribution available from day one.

• Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000- $155,000, plus a performance-based annual bonus. This range is a general guideline; final offers consider factors such as role scope, candidate experience, internal equity, and market factors.

Diversity & Inclusion
At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.

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