North America Marketing & Communications Lead - Axis Capital Holdings

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Position Summary

The North America Marketing & Communications Lead is a key member of the AXIS global Marketing & Communications team. The position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day development of marketing & communications strategy and implementation for the Company’s industry renowned North America specialty insurance business. This includes serving as a primary liaison and counselor to multiple executive-level stakeholders spanning our Wholesale and Retail businesses. The role reports to the Marketing & Communications Head of North America and Event Center of Excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a primary relationship owner for the business unit leaders across the Company’s North America Wholesale and Retail divisions

• Develop and implement 360° Marketing & Communications strategy and programming for the Company’s North America specialty insurance businesses including:

• Thought leadership/executive branding

• Product/business branding

• Content/collateral development

• Advertising & media integrations

• Earned media

• Social media

• Event execution/Experiential (in partnership with the Event Center of Excellence)

• Craft thought leadership content, internal and external communications in the voice of the Company’s brand and stakeholders, and ensure consistency of messaging across channels

• Oversight of measurement and budget dashboard and delivery of marketing & communications insights to help inform strategy and deliver value to the business

To be successful in this role you must be:

• Collaborative – a team player who puts the interests of the company and the business ahead of individual accolades

• Analytical – strategic thinker who gathers and leverages data to help inform the decision-making process

• Values-Driven – high integrity individual who consistently demonstrates professionalism, and discipline, and who treats all colleagues with respect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or communications preferred with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a marketing and/or communications role

• Proven track record of conceptualizing and implementing effective overarching marketing & communications plans

• Experience serving as a counselor/advisor to business leaders

• Expansive understanding of traditional, digital social media landscape with established ability to conceptualize strategies and programs that deliver business value

• Expert at helping businesses translate complex business concepts into compelling narratives both written and visual. Strong writing ability is essential

• Excellent writing/editing skills

• Media relations and thought leadership expertise

• Budget management experience

• Data-driven mindset and expertise in developing and implanting marketing & communications measurement programs that deliver value-added insights

• Experience in the financial sector; insurance industry experience a plus

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship building, and listening skills