The Bermuda Monetary Authority Careers

Description

Director of Public Regulatory Affairs and
Global Engagement
Public Regulatory Affairs and Global Engagement (PRAaGE) Department

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority or BMA) is seeking the services of a skilled and capable individual to work as a Director of Public Regulatory Affairs and Global Engagement in our Public Regulatory Affairs and Global Engagement (PRAaGE) Department. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and taking direction from the Senior Advisor, the Director of Public Regulatory Affairs and Global Engagement will lead the PRAaGE team and support the delivery of the Authority’s corporate objectives and key strategic initiatives (KSIs). The role is responsible for overseeing advocacy, in-house design production, branding, internal and external events/forums/conferences and communications strategy. The Director of PRAaGE will work closely with the Senior Advisor, senior management and key stakeholders to implement strategies that broaden the reach and impact of the Authority’s work and ensure the Authority’s messaging remains consistent, appropriate and effective.

This is a key role for the Authority and the post-holder will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership to the PRAaGE team, setting priorities, delegating responsibilities, building capability and ensuring accountability for high-quality delivery. Direct complex departmental and cross-organisational initiatives, applying sound judgement, research, analysis and financial awareness to make viable decisions and deliver measurable outcomes
• Advising the CEO, Senior Advisor and senior leadership on strategic positioning, executive visibility and reputation opportunities, including industry events, media engagements and thought-leadership platforms, and shape supporting narratives accordingly
• Identifying and advancing strategic advocacy opportunities across the BMA’s regulatory sectors, developing targeted campaigns, messaging and engagement approaches that increase understanding of the Authority’s positions and strengthen dialogue with industry, government, international regulatory counterparts and other key stakeholders
• Strategically leading and overseeing execution of advocacy and communications strategies for BMA sectors and priority initiatives, shaping narratives that strengthen understanding, influence key stakeholders and support employee engagement
• Overseeing, leading and safeguarding the BMA’s brand identity and corporate identity, setting standards for the consistent application and evolution of the brand across communications, digital platforms, social media, publications, campaigns, collateral and merchandise, events, external-facing materials and other stakeholder touchpoints, while ensuring all outputs strengthen the Authority’s reputation, positioning and strategic narrative
• Directing, managing and executing PRAaGE and/or CEO-driven local and international events, including end-to-end planning, stakeholder coordination, logistics, and on-site delivery
• Providing strategic oversight and direction for the BMA’s website and digital presence, including website development and redesign, content strategy, visual identity, brand consistency, user experience and ongoing governance, ensuring digital platforms effectively communicate the Authority’s regulatory mandate, strategic priorities and corporate narrative
• Setting the strategic direction for the BMA’s social media channels, overseeing content, campaigns, brand positioning, audience engagement and performance to expand the Authority’s digital reach, strengthen its external narrative and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory priorities
• Overseeing, driving and delivering high-quality written white papers and executive briefing materials to support the Authority’s advocacy positions and strengthen engagement with key stakeholders
• Establishing strong governance across PRAaGE’s portfolio, balancing competing priorities, resources and deadlines while proactively managing stakeholder expectations, risks, dependencies and delivery timelines
• Leveraging strong financial services industry experience – particularly within the insurance sector – to inform advocacy, communications and stakeholder engagement
• Conceptualising and producing materials and documents (e.g., collateral, templates, and website content), with a strong focus on design layout and adherence to design principles, and ensuring consistency across all outputs and alignment with brand standards
• Developing and executing communications strategies, KSIs and public information activities in conjunction with senior management and alignment with the Authority’s business goals and internal communications objectives, including digital and social media
• Conceptualising, overseeing, writing and guiding team members in formulating educational and communications strategies, company narratives, magazine articles, white papers, speeches, and panel key messaging
• Overseeing the production of videos, podcasts, digital and multimedia content, ensuring alignment with the Authority’s brand style and content guidelines across all platforms
• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate concepts into executable project plans, leading the end-to-end delivery of departmental and cross-functional projects to achieve outcomes aligned with organisational goals and objectives
• Responsible for driving external crisis management communications
• Partnering with executive and senior leadership and key stakeholders to develop, articulate and champion a clear, consistent communications strategy for outward-facing regulatory messages across internal and external audiences
• Planning, coordinating, executing and closing out external and CEO driven events and/or forums
• Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with external stakeholders, industry bodies, strategic partners, suppliers and other third parties to support the Authority’s engagement objectives
• Providing and driving senior oversight of media engagement and channels and responses, ensuring enquiries and opportunities are managed strategically, accurately and consistently with the Authority’s positioning
• Owning the department’s annual operating priorities and contributing to budget, resource and workforce planning, ensuring PRAaGE resources are aligned with organisational priorities
• Setting performance expectations and building team capability through coaching, feedback, succession planning, and a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Monitoring the effectiveness and impact of PRAaGE programmes and channels using appropriate measures and insights to refine strategy, strengthen delivery and demonstrate value

This position requires a proven technical and business background. Therefore, the post-holder must have:

• A master’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in strategic communications, public affairs, advocacy or marketing, including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing teams, strategic programmes and senior stakeholders
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in the insurance supervisory sector and framework with a financial regulatory body
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience producing and refining a range of content types, such as articles, executive communications, reports, presentations, web content, email campaigns, case studies and thought leadership
• Hands-on experience in all aspects of in-house production and an understanding of design principles
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience, with the ability to set direction, develop and manage a multidisciplinary team, exercise independent judgement and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy in the regulatory landscape
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in the development, creation and writing of online content across all digital and social media campaigns and platforms
• Experience in planning and execution of events, panels and conferences
• Acute sense of judgement, tact and diplomatic abilities
• A strong record of collaborative leadership, with the ability to direct complex programmes while remaining sufficiently hands-on to ensure high-quality execution
• Experience in managing, responding and interfacing with media queries
• Demonstrated experience in brand management and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to build and nurture productive relationships with industry participants, government agencies and other key external stakeholders to advance organisational objectives

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is the integrated regulator of Bermuda’s financial services sector. We offer the opportunity for broad exposure to international regulatory issues, special projects and a variety of work experiences.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity in a team environment, we invite you to submit your application online via www.bma.bm/vacancies. Applications for this position must be received no later than 12 November 2026.

Bermuda Monetary Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BMA House | 43 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12 | [email protected] | (441) 295 5278

Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration