About Global Gate

Global Gate is an independent Diversified Financial Group delivering wealth management, asset management, private banking, insurance and alternative investment management (private equity and real estate) activities. Founded in 2013 with a vision to build a global institution that stands the test of time, the Group manages $8bn in assets and operates across seven offices - London, Geneva, New York, Paris, Luxembourg, Dubai and Beirut. Global Gate puts its clients' interests at the heart of everything it does, delivering a full-spectrum approach to protecting their assets, growing their wealth, and building relationships that last across generations.

Why This Role is Unique

We are seeking a Senior Communications Manager. This is a unique opportunity to build the function from the ground up, shaping the Group's communication strategy across internal and external audiences while supporting its continued international growth.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will define and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens the Group’s reputation, enhances brand visibility, and ensures consistent messaging across regions and business lines. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and will influence executive positioning, corporate reputation, internal communication, and the continued development of the Group’s communication culture.

Location

The location will remain flexible and will be considered based on the candidate’s profile and the needs of the Group. The role will involve regular interaction across Global Gate’s international offices and travel when required.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications

Develop the Group communication strategy and narrative, translating Global Gate’s business, culture, positioning, and achievements into clear and compelling communications for different external audiences.
Strengthen and protect the Global Gate brand, ensuring consistent positioning, identity, messaging, and communication standards across business lines and markets.
Lead the Group’s media and public relations activity, building trusted relationships with journalists and relevant external stakeholders and identifying opportunities to strengthen the Group’s visibility.
Advise and support senior leadership on executive communications, including key messages, speeches, thought leadership, media preparation, and external positioning.
Oversee the Group’s corporate website and digital communication channels, including social media, content strategy, SEO, SEM, and communication analytics.
Develop targeted communication approaches for different audiences and markets, reflecting business priorities and relevant cultural and market considerations.
Coordinate communication around external events, sponsorships, partnerships, and other strategic Group initiatives.
Monitor the Group’s external profile and reputation, preparing and coordinating an appropriate communication response when reputational or crisis-related matters arise.
Measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives, using relevant data and insights to continuously improve reach, engagement, and impact.

Internal Communications

Build the Group’s internal communication approach, creating the appropriate governance, channels, formats, and communication rhythm across Global Gate.
Establish a network of communication stakeholders across business lines and locations, enabling effective information flow and greater consistency across the Group.
Develop practical communication templates, standards, and tools that support clear and consistent communication across divisions.
Partner with leadership and business teams on communications linked to strategic initiatives and organizational change, including acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and new processes.
Adapt communications to different cultural and geographical contexts while maintaining alignment with the Group’s shared identity and values.
Build understanding and engagement around the Communications function, helping stakeholders recognize how effective communication supports the business, its people, and its reputation.

Qualifications and Key Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field.

Experience

8+ years of experience across corporate and 360° communications, preferably within financial services, asset management, private banking, investments, or a related industry.
Previous experience establishing, building, or significantly developing a Communications function is strongly preferred.
Experience operating within an international and multicultural organization is a strong advantage.
Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
Willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.

Technical / Functional Skills

Corporate Communications: Strong experience across media relations, corporate and brand communications, executive communications, reputation management, and external positioning.
Communication Strategy: Ability to design and execute a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the Group’s business priorities.
Executive Advisory: Experience advising senior leaders on key messaging, thought leadership, speeches, media engagement, and executive positioning.
Media and Stakeholder Relations: Ability to build trusted relationships with journalists, external stakeholders, and relevant communication partners.
Digital Communications: Strong understanding of social media strategy, SEO, SEM, digital content management, and communication analytics.
Storytelling and Content Development: Excellent writing and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to translate complex financial and business topics into clear and engaging communications.
Communication Measurement: Ability to define relevant communication metrics and use performance insights to improve communication effectiveness.

Behavioral Competencies

Leadership and Influence: Ability to build and lead the Communications function while influencing stakeholders across different levels, business lines, and locations.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand business priorities and translate them into practical communication strategies and actions.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable building from the ground up and operating in a growing organization where structures and ways of working continue to evolve.
Function Building and Credibility: Ability to establish the Communications function, build trust across the organization, and demonstrate its value to senior stakeholders and business teams.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish credibility with senior leaders, colleagues, media contacts, and external stakeholders.
Organization and Execution: Highly organized, with strong project management, prioritization, and delivery skills.
Adaptability: Able to operate effectively across different cultures, geographies, business priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
Collaboration and Humility: Able to take ownership and act proactively while remaining collaborative, open, and grounded.

Why Join Global Gate

We employ an agile, transformational mindset, and this role offers the opportunity to directly influence the firm’s people strategy, processes, and culture.
We uphold the values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Humility, and Doing the Right Thing.
We value individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and are driven by excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.
This role offers a dynamic learning curve, collaboration with a global team, and exposure to an international, high-performing environment.

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