Senior Executive Communications Specialist

Responsibilities​: * Develop and execute a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy that strengthens the principal's profile. * Serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, providing counsel on executive presence, positioning, stakeholder engagement, messaging, reputation opportunities, and emerging issues. * Identify opportunities for speaking engagements, media engagements, authored content, industry forums, and strategic partnerships that advance Vanguard's reputation and strategic agenda. * Translates enterprise strategy, transformation initiatives, and business priorities into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences. * Builds relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, think tanks, media contacts, academic institutions, and other external influencers to expand the reach and credibility of Vanguard's strategic narrative. * Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.​ Qualifications​: * Minimum 10 years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic messaging. * Ability to develop a variety of compelling content under tight deadlines. * Excellent judgment and experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders. * Experience supporting corporate strategy, transformation, innovation, or management consulting leaders strongly preferred. * Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. **Special Factors** **Sponsorship** Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. **About Vanguard** At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. **How We Work** Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.