VP, Thought Leadership and Strategic Executive Profiling

About Us

Mubadala is a leading global and responsible investor with US$302 Billion assets under management, five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries. We deliver impact, create sustainable financial returns and help find solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

As a business, we aim to double the size of our portfolio over the next decade. For this, we need the very best talent at all levels who are looking to take on a new challenge and to meaningfully support the growth of the business and contribute to the future of the UAE and the world.

We are looking for world-class, experienced international talent to be part of our Group at all levels and disciplines who thrive on a challenge, want to be a part of the financial growth story, and enjoy an entrepreneurial mindset and environment through which they can make an impact.

Join us at Mubadala and make change happen!

Platform Overview:

Group Communications are the custodians of the Mubadala brand.

Our mission is to build, protect and promote the Mubadala Group’s reputation. We support the group to deliver on its mandate through world-class corporate communications. We provide communications counsel, services and employee engagement across the group.

What Will You Do

• To be a Communications Business Partner to the Portfolio Strategy, Risk and Responsible Investing teams, devising and executing strategies around thought leadership, external communications and internal communications.
• Additionally, strategically manage Mubadala’s external engagement for the wider business through speaking opportunities, hosted events, moderated discussions and stakeholder engagements and thought leadership to build Mubadala’s reputation and support business objectives, working with Platform Communications and Communications Business Partners for other functions.
• Ensure speakers are prepared with well-crafted, compelling storytelling and messaging material in line with Mubadala’s communications strategy. Work with the Integrated Marketing team to support development of Mubadala’s sponsorship strategy and with the external communications team to amplify speaking engagements.
  
  

What Will You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in Thought Leadership, Corporate Communications, or a similar role, with a demonstrated history of delivering impactful strategies. Experience in a large-scale organization with complex business operations or exposure to various industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of communication and influencing techniques, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals across diverse functions and organizational levels.
• Expertise in modern communication techniques and practices to continuously enhance internal communication initiatives.
• Proven experience in designing and managing thought leadership programs for large organizations, either in-house or within an agency setting.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple initiatives and ensure successful delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, along with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Skilled at building and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with information architecture and content management systems.
• Proficiency in analyzing survey results and trends, with the ability to provide actionable recommendations.
  
  

What We Offer You

A superior platform to grow your career including.

• A role that has social and financial impact.
• Great working environment with talented and like-minded colleagues.
• Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay.
• Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.
• Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.
• Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership.
  
  

Key Indicators

• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month