Corporate Affairs & Communications Director (m/f/d)

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Please, apply until the 19th of June 2025

Role: Permanent

Corporate Affairs & Communications Director (m/f/d)

The Corporate Affairs & Communications Team is responsible for the design and effective implementation of the CA&C strategy that supports the commercial objectives of the Swiss market. The strategy covers measures to drive profitability, minimize business impediments, secure future growth streams, and enhance corporate reputation.

Position:
The Corporate Affairs & Communications Director leads the team in developing and implementing clearly defined strategies and programs, while supporting growth and professional development opportunities in line with the company leadership culture. The role holder anticipates changes to the operating environment, assesses commercial risk and competitive opportunity and provides expert analysis and recommendations to the market leadership team.

Responsibilities:
As the Corporate Affairs & Communications Director, you will…

• Identify key issues and events in the country environment, which could create commercial risk or competitive advantage for JTI and establish the CA&C strategic direction, ensuring it supports JTI business and performance goals
• Develop and build a Government Relations program that effectively manages regulatory risks in key industry issues like taxation, anti-illicit trade and product restrictions, as well as direct the ongoing monitoring of political, legislative and regulatory developments
• Recommend, plan, develop, and implement Fiscal and Tax Affairs strategies and relevant programs, interacting with relevant stakeholders to shape the political and regulatory environment
• Represent JTI positions in local tobacco industry associations and ensure their conduct is in accordance with our business objectives
• Maintain media relations as well as direct Internal Communications that focus on generating employee engagement and understanding of JTI objectives
• Design and oversee the effective implementation of the market Community Investment strategy and programs in compliance with JTI corporate policy and budget guidelines
  
  

Requirements:

• University degree or MBA in a relevant field
• Solid experience in a senior-level role in a Corporate Affairs function within an international/global business
• Profound understanding of public relations, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Strong business acumen
• Fluent in English, a good command of German/French is an advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
  
  

What to expect:

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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