Senior PR Manager

Stenn is one of the leading FinTechs in Europe and a category leader in the verticals and markets it operates in. Founded in 2015, Stenn’s purpose is to connect international SMEs to the global financial system, helping to bridge a reported $3.6 trillion (USD) financing gap through a fast, simple online platform. To date, Stenn has enabled over $18 billion (USD) of finance to SMEs in 3 verticals and 4 markets, with capital provided by several blue-chip banks and institutional fund managers across the globe. 

Rapid expansion continues at Stenn, as under-served SMEs seek financing solutions to manage significant macroeconomic and supply chain disruption; and this follows our $50 million Series A fundraise in 2022, valuing Stenn at $900 million.

Our HQ is in London with employees across the globe, including the USA, Europe and China. We are made up of diverse, highly skilled professionals who work in an innovative way to develop and drive our business further. Our people are empowered to work autonomously through a trusting leadership style which encourages learning.

The Role:

As a Senior global PR manager you will be responsible for driving forward the global communications strategy for the business sitting as part of the communications function. Your primary focus will be on the US market but you will also be working closely with local teams in India and China on their PR efforts when required as well as ensuring consistency in our global messaging. 

This role requires a solid understanding of corporate and brand communications, how to effectively manage PR agencies, management of public relations campaigns related to corporate announcements, original content/research, and industry partnerships/initiatives and product news. Your objective will be to raise awareness of Stenn, connect us with SMEs and establish us as a category leader in B2B FinTech.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Stenn’s Head of Communications and Corporate Marketing to plan and execute global communication and PR campaigns
• Own our story and proactively identify opportunities for Stenn across a variety of media channels 
• Build on PR and thought leadership opportunities, develop press releases and media alerts, and lead sell-ins which support our mission 
• Develop a core global PR approach and support other regions with core themes and content
• Build a spokesperson bench and identify core topics as well as providing media training and guidance 
• Manage and maximize opportunities for times when our CEO and other members of our executive team are in region
• Management and prioritization of inbound enquiries, material development, tracking and reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant technology media and influencers and manager our regional PR agencies
• Partner with our broader content and marketing teams to identify and promote our positioning on key industry topics and news
• Identify initiatives until year end across our regions and build a PR calendar eg: customer/ media workshops, press trips, bigger events / conferences
• Support 2 large scale global PR campaigns by analyzing and localizing content, research and data. Create all press materials and identify and build contact lists of our target media across the regions

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree. Preference will be given to Communications / Journalism graduates
• A minimum of 5 years' PR experience. Ideally in technology or fintech
• Strong media relationships across a variety of media from consumer to tech and the portfolio to prove it 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a knack for simplifying complex topics and technologies and economic trends
• An interest in economic trends, trade and supporting SMEs 
• Used to driving comms yourself and getting your hands dirty - this means writing, pitching, calling and meeting journalists on a regular basis rather than always deferring to the agency
• A desire to do the research before campaign launches - including competitor landscape and positioning

At Stenn, we believe that every team member deserves to feel like they belong. We foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration where everyone's unique perspectives are valued. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive and grow, both professionally and personally.

We appreciate the support recruitment agencies can provide, however our in-house team do not require any 3rd party assistance at this time. 

We appreciate the support recruitment agencies can provide, however our in-house team do not require any 3rd party assistance at this time. 

At Stenn, we believe that every team member deserves to feel like they belong. We foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration where everyone's unique perspectives are valued. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive and grow, both professionally and personally.