VP Communications

Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Binance is looking for a Senior Communications Director to join our global PR team.

This is a full-time remote position and location is flexible.

We are looking for candidates who come from the financial, policy and or cryptocurrency industries with mid-level to senior experience in issues/crisis management. The ideal candidate has the ability to manage complex issues quickly and effectively with a proven record of building successful communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internal and external communications strategy around issues and sensitivities, including positioning statements and reputation management
• Rapid decision-making with internal stakeholders and leadership team
• Lead stakeholder/partner and internal communications for rapid response issues and messaging for user comms
• Monitor new legislation and compliance requirements and changes across the globe in the cryptocurrency sector
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams as well as external counsel and advisors
• Liaise with local teams across the organization’s globally decentralized team on issues and reviewing crisis management plans/protocols
• Provide counsel to local teams and regular updates on local compliance guideline changes with relevant communication guidelines or issues handling
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for flagging and managing issues before and when they arise
• Lead multi-channel communications strategy for system issues and incident response, including decision making and distributing communications on proper distribution channels (social media, user emails, etc.)
• Develop crisis comms plans, holding statements and scenario planning for potential issues, including litigation, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity/breaches and more
  

Requirements

• Experience advising C-suite executives on issues management and positioning for crisis situations
• Mid-level to senior experience in issues/crisis management
• Experience in policy and/or corporate communications with background in financial and or cryptocurrency sectors
• Experience working with media/reporters, notably in the financial, business or cryptocurrency sector
• Superior communications skills; native or expert English speaker and writer
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and strong follow up skills; proactive and collaborative
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and work under pressure
• Proficiency or experience in Google Workspace applications (Google Docs and Sheets)
• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates with senior or director level experience only
  

Nice To Have

• Legal experience/education
• Experience in public policy or affairs and media
• Bilingual in Mandarin or other languages
  

Conditions

• Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• International work environment and flat organisation
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours, Casual work attire