Director of Communications and Marketing

Executive role to lead global brand, comms, and growth strategy
Transforming and growing B2B financial services organisation

About Our Client

My client is a well-established B2B financial institution with deep expertise in facilitating foreign exchange and international payment solutions across high-growth and underserved markets. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, strong regulatory governance, and advancing financial access, the organisation supports a broad portfolio of clients including public sector bodies, development-focused organisations, and other financial institutions. Positioned at a critical juncture of mission-driven impact and commercial scalability, the firm is currently navigating a significant period of strategic evolution and digital advancement - offering a unique opportunity to contribute to its next phase of growth at the executive level.

Job Description

This Director of Communications and Marketing, based in London, is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded communications and marketing executive to shape and elevate the brand identity, reputation, and value proposition of a global B2B financial services organisation. The role will lead the development and execution of an integrated marketing and communications strategy-including brand positioning, go-to-market (GTM) planning, PR, and internal and external communications-aligned to drive profitable revenue growth and business transformation.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to the Board, capable of influencing at the highest levels while delivering measurable impact through data-driven campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and brand-led growth. This role also includes developing and leading a high-performing team and managing key agency relationships to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all channels and markets.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for this Director of Communications and Marketing will be an experienced communications and marketing leader with a strong track record in the financial services sector, ideally within B2B environments. They will bring deep expertise in brand strategy, value proposition development, go-to-market execution, and integrated communications-including PR, internal, and external engagement-paired with a commercial mindset and a clear focus on driving business growth.

This individual will possess exceptional emotional intelligence, with the ability to lead through ambiguity, influence at Board level, and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups. They will be decisive and resilient, capable of making bold, strategic decisions while remaining grounded, collaborative, and humble in their leadership style. A natural team builder and mentor, they will inspire high performance and foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.