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Working closely with the Group Head of Executive Communications, you’ll combine strategic counsel with hands-on delivery across high-profile internal and external moments. The role shapes executive narrative and positioning with strong media and reputational judgement. It sits at the centre of a complex and highly scrutinised environment where messages need to connect HSBC’s strategy and performance to the wider external context. Success looks like distinctive and coherent leadership communications that land with colleagues, investors, media and other stakeholders. 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