The Bank for International Settlements, BIS is hiring a Lead Media Relations and Public Relations within the Financial Stability Board.
This role is based in Basel, however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.
This job is available as three years fixed-term.
The deadline for application is on Thursday 18 June 2026 end of the day.
Purpose of the job:
To coordinate all media and PR efforts for the FSB globally, “owning” the proactive and reactive narratives of the organisation. Develops and implements the strategic media relations programmes and campaigns designed to strengthen the reputation of the FSB through high quality media coverage. Oversees the English editing and integrates editing into communication campaigns.
Works in partnership with FSB leadership to set strategic communication objectives and design external public relations campaigns. Uses extensive knowledge of the global stakeholder and media environment to increase the effectiveness and impact of FSB communications.
Coaches, advises and supports FSB leaders and experts for media engagement.
By joining the Financial Stability Board team, you will:
- Drive communications strategies to enhance the FSB's reputation.
- Partner with FSB's leadership to deliver impactful communication campaigns.
- Thrive in a dynamic, international setting, shaping the global financial system.
Principal accountabilities:
- Manages the work products of the FSB’s communications specialists.
- Work closely with FSB leadership to develop communications to support the FSB’s strategic priorities and increase the global reach of the communications.
- Develop strategic notes, message toolkits and engage content in key areas.
- Lead the response to issues which could affect the FSB’s reputation.
- Creates impactful content to increase the FSB’s media outreach and public relations activities.
- Experience managing internal communications is an advantage.
Qualifications, skills, and experience:
- University degree in a relevant field, such as communications or journalism, or equivalent work experience.
- Experienced leader in corporate communications and financial journalism.
- Experience of managing media relations and communication professionals in a dynamic stakeholder-driven environment.
- Experience of working in international organisations or central banks would be an advantage, together with a knowledge of economics and financial markets topics of interest to central banks.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English. Outstanding drafting and editing skills.
- Open and responsive leader with highly developed interpersonal skills across the communication mix.
- Outstanding planning and project management skills, including the ability to work flexibly and with precision to tight deadlines across different time zones.
Who we are:
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that coordinates the work of national financial authorities and international standard-setting bodies and develops and promotes the implementation of effective regulatory, supervisory, and other financial sector policies in the interest of financial stability.
What we offer:
We want your time with us to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.
Skills Required
- University degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
- Experienced leader in corporate communications and financial journalism
- Experience managing media relations and communication professionals
- Experience in international organisations or central banks
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Outstanding drafting and editing skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Outstanding planning and project management skills
What We Do
At the Bank for International Settlements, we occupy a distinct position among international financial institutions. As a hub for central bankers and financial regulators, the BIS blends varied perspectives into a greater collective understanding of the world's economy. Through our work, we contribute to monetary and financial stability, which is essential for sustained economic growth. Our wide-ranging activities include economic and policy research, statistical analysis, and banking. Our staff have expertise in economics, finance, banking, risk management, international law, and statistics, among other fields. Such diversity helps to create the right environment for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Our headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and Mexico City. Visit us: https://www.bis.org/careers Follow us on: - Twitter https://twitter.com/BIS_org - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bankforintlsettlements/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bisbribiz
