Strategic Communications Leader - Financial Services

Strategic Communications Leader – Financial Services | Associate Director

The opportunity

As our Strategic Communications Leader – Financial Services, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating EY’s Financial Services narrative across Oceania. Partnering closely with senior Financial Services leaders and global communications colleagues, you’ll design and deliver high‑impact internal and external communications that strengthen engagement, enhance leadership visibility, and reinforce EY’s purpose and brand in the market.

This is a hybrid role and can be based in Meanjin – Brisbane, Warrang – Sydney, Naarm – Melbourne, Canberra – Ngambri, or any EY office across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours — please speak with us about what might work for you.

Your key responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a clear, cohesive Financial Services communications strategy aligned to Oceania and global priorities
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior Financial Services leaders, translating complex business priorities into compelling, audience‑focused communications
• Lead high‑profile, time‑critical communications including leadership messaging, major announcements, and crisis or issues management

Skills and attributes for success

• Significant experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs or a similar role, ideally within Financial Services or Professional Services
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics into clear, human‑centred messages
• Proven experience advising senior leaders and managing sensitive or high‑visibility communications in a matrixed environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate across regions, sectors and global teams

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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