Sr Director Corporate Communications

The Sr. Director of Corporate Communications will elevate our integrated communications strategy to build and personally lead a bestinclass corporate communications team. Reporting directly to the CMO you will shape our company narrative for strategic stakeholders. This role will be instrumental in telling the story of Achieve to its most important constituents in a way that reflects the uniqueness of the company our employees our customers and our communities.

To be successful you are someone who knows how to build a highperforming communications structure that enables us to speak with one voice to deliver a consistent narrative that informs and inspires stakeholders and creates passionate advocates for our company. You know how to work with Clevel executives members of the media employees investors regulators and policy makers. You are able to exert influence both internally and externally. You want a strategic seat at the table to drive critical conversations about how our business can continually improve and remain relentlessly consumerfocused. You are a terrific communicator and listen to all sides before stating your informed point of view.  You have a track record of delivering outstanding results in a way that garners unparalleled respect from both your stakeholders and the audiences you serve. You have great writing skills. You want to lead a team and drive impact.

Join Achieve change the future.

At Achieve were changing millions of lives. From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth youll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. Were proud to have over 2700 employees in mostly hybrid or remote roles across Arizona California and Texas and are strategically growing our teams to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a jobits a place where you can make a true impact have a sense of belonging establish a fulfilling career while putting your wellbeing first.

THE ROLE:

• Define and execute an Integrated Corporate Communications strategy to drive our company narrative as the consumercentric industry leader offering debt solutions for everyday Americans who are struggling or striving to improve their financial situation.
• Proactively generate business value by engaging employees internally and amplifying  consistent messages externally to build positive perceptions and motivate supportive action from key stakeholders.
• Build and lead a bestinclass Corporate Communications team across all corporate communications functions: Public and Media Relations Executive Communications Investor Relations Corporate Affairs and Internal Communications.
• Nurture and solidify relationships with critical audiences including consumers partners investors regulators legislators media employees and prospective employees.
• Develop professional and impactful Executive Communications programs tools and outreach in support of building awareness across all channels.
• Articulate and drive Government Relations and Public Policy initiatives. Develop and build relationships with the regulatory agencies policy makers consumer groups and thought leaders that regulate and monitor our industry.
• Develop our Investor Relations strategy channels and content to strengthen our investor relationships and ensure clear regular and consistent information sharing.
• Support business development and partner management teams with company storytelling strategic messaging communication tools and content.
• Reimagine and execute our Public and Media Relations strategy to shape and sustain our company narrative in the public arena. Develop relations with key media outlets and journalists via datadriven storytelling access to executive thought leaders surveys and product/functionality.
• Maintain and expand our Internal Communications channels to engage and inspire employees educate and inform them of key strategic and organizational initiatives and uphold our company culture and values.
• Elevate our current corporate philanthropy charitable giving and employee volunteerism that supports our brand and establishes our company as a thoughtful and impactful corporate citizen.

Qualifications :

• 10 years of experience in strategic communications leadership.
• Exceptional leader and storyteller. You read/watch financial news and understand the stories you can tell to bring the Achieve perspective.
• Someone who can drive strategy and define critical communications structure and processes. Experience expertise and a proven track record of making an impact through communications.
• Must have consumer finance experience in banking lending debt solutions or fintech.
• Hungry to learn and leverage new opportunities to improve communications objectives including ChatGPT and social media channels (with heavy emphasis on Reddit and Quora).
• Must be seasoned and wellversed in government affairs for financial services. Experience navigating and building bridges with regulatory bodies and can support partnerships to showcase the value of the industry to elected officials.
• Ability to attract hire and lead top talent to build a worldclass communications team and function. As a leader you inspire a culture of empowerment collaboration flawless creative problemsolving accountability and trust.
• You thrive on being an advocate for a great company. You are passionate about doing the right thing by our customers our employees and our community.
• Forwardthinking optimistic and visionary. Success building a corporate identity or evolving one.
• Outstanding communications presentation writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pivot move quickly juggle multiple priorities and help the team prioritize and act.

Additional Information :

Achieve wellbeing with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical dental and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program Talkspace and fitness discounts
• Up to $5250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Hourly Range: $20000 to $250000 annually bonus benefits. This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment well consider your location experience and other jobrelated factors. We are specifically focusing on hiring this role in and around the S.F. Bay area.

Join Achieve change the future

At Achieve were changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth youll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. Were proud to have over 3000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100 remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona California and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote workfromhome opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a jobits a place where you can make a true impact have a sense of belonging establish a fulfilling career and put your wellbeing first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieves Talent Acquisition leader.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime