Head of Communications

About Us
Zimpler is a Fintech company smack in the middle of next generation payments and Open Banking. We offer an account to account payment solution to companies that want an easy and quick way to offer incoming and outgoing bank payments for their users.
In short: we make it real easy for you to let your users pay and withdraw money while increasing conversion.
Our vision is that everything should just work. Imagine a world which is completely friction free. No waiting in line, no arguing with support, no woopsie daisy unexpected errors. Just smooth sailing from when you wake up in the morning until you slither down between your sheets in the evening. Wouldn’t that be nice?
As a Fintech company, our contribution to this comfier future is to simplify transactions between people and business everywhere. By listening to the needs of our customers, we create custom solutions, finding better, smarter, smoother, prettier, user friendlier and more innovative ways to do things.
We’ve just hit a growth spurt and are on the lookout for a Head of Communications to join our motley crew of curious, growth minded and all around nice people.
About the role
You will work with, inspire and lead the communications team (comms + social) to develop and implement Zimpler’s overall Communications strategy (Marketing / Product & Corp Comms) on all channels. Handle relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as reporters, media and creative teams.
This role will report to the Chief Marketing Officer and the candidate will be part of the marketing leadership team
Things you’ll be responsible for
Be responsible for the development of all communications material, including press releases, messaging, talking points, social content and presentations as necessary
Develop Public Relations plans to promote Zimpler’s brand, product offerings, focusing on relevant markets/segments, including programming and events
Cultivate close working relationships with Sales, Leadership Team, Product & Strategy to drive a unified message through our campaign cadences
Identify and develop communications tactics and strategy - per market, segment, partner (as necessary)
Own and create the GTM communication strategies across the business

Things you are really good at
Proficiency with all forms of media – traditional, digital (including web 3.0) and social media
Ability to foster positive relationships
Strong writing and editorial skills, and social-media/metaverse savvy
People facilitator and ability to foster positive relationships
Strong media relations experience with an ability to think creatively and develop new ways to reach media and consumers - ideally with existing relationships that could be leveraged
Shown ability to build communications campaigns that align with business objectives

And you are definitely
Minimum 5 years hands-on communications experience in the Fintech or Media industry, with experience managing a team
Passion and strong knowledge of fintech, entertainment, media & future innovation
Bachelor’s degree required