Senior Communications Strategist

The Senior Communications Strategist serves as a senior communications counselor and primary spokesperson for a designated coverage area. This role leads the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that drive measurable impact for both the business and the enterprise. Leveraging deep business acumen and strategic foresight the Senior Communications Strategist anticipates risk influences decisionmaking at the highest levels and advances Vanguards brand and reputation. The role also mentors others maintains strong internal and external networks and delivers innovative communications solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of integrated communications strategies that enable strategic business outcomes setting vision and guiding multilevel teams while adapting plans to align with enterprise priorities.

• Translate enterprise and business strategies into clear compelling messaging and content personally crafting narratives for complex topics and executive audiences.

• Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging with Vanguards positioning voice and key themes across channels and platforms.

• Protect and advance Vanguards reputation by anticipating risks balancing risk and reward and proactively delivering strategic businesscritical communications.

• Drive execution across all phases of communications strategiesfrom conception and implementation through measurement and optimization.

• Partner closely with senior leaders (MD MD1) to provide counsel influence decisions and support highstakes initiatives.

• Serve as an authority on industry best practices and emerging communications trends introducing innovative tactics that elevate impact while aligning with internal brand and culture.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers executives journalists across toptier and trade outlets and agency partners to shape narratives and secure impactful coverage.

• Mentor and develop junior and midlevel team members strengthening team capability and advancing the evolution of Corporate Communications.

• Lead the development and oversight of measurement frameworks tied to goals and KPIs partnering with Centers of Excellence and analytics teams to enhance transparency and results.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years of related work experience with at least five years of experience in Communications and/or Public Relations preferred.

• Proven track record of leadership influence and enterpriselevel impact including advising senior stakeholders.

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Preferred Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong executive presence with the ability to counsel influence and operate effectively in complex highvisibility environments.

• Exceptional writing storytelling and messaging skills across a range of audiences and platforms.

• Sound judgment and comfort balancing risk reputation and business priorities.

• Experience mentoring others and leading through influence rather than authority.

• Demonstrated ability to measure communications effectiveness and use insights to drive continuous improvement.

This role is part of our hybrid work model which is designed to foster collaboration connection and flexibility. Crew are expected to work in our Malvern PA office Tuesday through Thursday with the option to work remotely or continue working from the office on Mondays and Fridays.Relocation assistance is available for this role.