The opportunity
The bigger the ambition, the clearer the story needs to be. Adyen’s next chapter is an exciting one, and we’re looking for a Senior Corporate Communications Manager to help shape how we tell it.
What you'll do
Shape our corporate narrative. Translate our strategy into a clear,: compelling story for journalists, investors and customers, and make every word count. You’ll help audiences understand our long-term ambition, business performance and strategic choices, and shape the press releases, statements, executive talking points, op-eds and Q&As that carry that story, so our communications are clear, consistent and right for the context.
Lead global media engagement. Build relationships with business, financial: and technology journalists across markets. Identify stories worth telling, set the proactive agenda, and handle incoming questions with speed and sound judgment.
Own major announcements. Lead communications for financial results, executive: appointments and other business milestones. Bring together colleagues across Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, PR, Product and regional teams to deliver clear, coordinated communications.
Advise our leadership. Bring a clear point of view and challenge: constructively. You’ll shape how our Board and executives are positioned externally, and prepare them for interviews, keynotes and difficult questions.
Look around corners. Spot reputational risks early, understand how they play: out across markets, and help the business respond with clarity and confidence.
Partner closely with Internal Communications. Align external and employee: communications so Adyen teams understand our direction and have the context behind major announcements.
What they're looking for
- An experienced communications professional. You bring 10+ years in corporate: communications, PR or journalism, including time at a global listed company or an agency advising similar businesses.
- International experience. You’ve worked for international companies and are: comfortable collaborating with colleagues across markets and cultures.
- Someone who takes ownership. You turn broad business priorities into action: without waiting for a detailed brief or step-by-step direction. You set priorities, make decisions and follow through, bringing others in where their expertise is needed.
- A team player. You put the best outcome for the business ahead of individual: credit. You share work early, welcome different perspectives, and are willing to rethink your approach when a colleague has a better idea.
- A credible adviser. You’ve earned the trust of senior leaders through sound: judgment and honest advice. You’re comfortable challenging a point of view, regardless of who is in the room.
- A clear thinker and storyteller. You get to the heart of complex topics, from: banking licences to platform technology, and explain why they matter without losing accuracy.
- Experienced in media relations. You have experience as a company spokesperson: and bring strong relationships with business, financial and technology journalists as well as a track record of building a corporate reputation across markets.
- Comfortable with financial communications. You understand the demands of a: listed company and how to work with Investor Relations, Legal and Finance on sensitive information and regulatory matters.
