Corporate Communication Specialist at Pathway Advisors Limited

Pathway Advisors Limited is a boutique investment banking firm that aims at integrating superior values of trust and honesty while providing exceptional Investment Banking services to identified clients which includes financial institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Our Vision is “To be the most respected Investment Banking Firm in Nigeria”. We are committed to building an organization with world-class skills and management capability to achieve the Company’s vision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Communication Specialist

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Investment & Financial Services

Job Summary

• Corporate Communication Specialist provides strategic leadership for all internal and external communication initiatives across Pathway Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries- Pathway Advisory Limited, Pathway Asset Management, and Fundbox Financial Services Limited.
• The role is responsible for protecting and enhancing the corporate brand, managing stakeholder communications, coordinating public relations, and ensuring consistent messaging that reflects the Group’s values, mission, and market positioning in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Brand & Reputation Management;

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the Group.
• Build and maintain a strong, consistent brand identity across all subsidiaries.
• Monitor brand perception, industry trends, and public sentiment to mitigate reputation risks.
• Oversee production of corporate materials (profiles, annual reports, brochures, newsletters, etc.).

Media Relations & PR;

• Serve as the primary media liaison for the Group.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, finance reporters, and media houses.
• Coordinate press releases, media interviews, thought-leadership features, and crisis communications.
• Draft official statements and speeches for the Group CEO and leadership team.

Corporate Messaging & Content Development:

• Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and subsidiaries.
• Oversee creation of high-quality content: website, social media, press materials, reports, newsletters, investor updates, and internal bulletins.
• Lead storytelling initiatives to highlight achievements, investment products, corporate milestones, and awards.

Digital & Social Media Communications:

• Develop and execute digital communication strategies to enhance the Group’s online visibility.
• Oversee management of official websites, LinkedIn pages, and other digital platforms.
• Ensure compliance with financial industry communication standards across digital channels.

Internal Communications:

• Strengthen employee engagement through structured internal communication programs.
• Lead dissemination of company policies, updates, CEO messages, and organizational changes.
• Support HR in culture-building and staff engagement initiatives.

Stakeholder & Investor Communications:

• Prepare communication materials tailored to investors, regulators, business partners, and clients.
• Ensure clarity and compliance in all investment and financial communications.
• Support the Investor Relations function with clear, accurate, and timely information.

Crisis & Issues Management:

• Develop crisis communication protocols and serve as the communication lead during sensitive situations.
• Provide rapid, strategic communication guidance to leadership in high-risk scenarios.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage external agencies, vendors, graphic designers, and PR consultants.
• Oversee departmental budgets and ensure high-quality project execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (NIPR, CIPR, APCON) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 – 8 years progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably within investment, financial services, banking, or capital markets.
• Proven track record in brand management, PR, media relations, and digital communication leadership.
• Strong understanding of regulatory communication guidelines in the financial sector.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to craft compelling corporate narratives.
• Strong crisis management and reputation management expertise.
• Stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional communication initiatives.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in digital communication, content strategy, and analytics tools.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online