Head of Corporate Communications

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Head of Corporate Communications 

Adyen is looking for a Head of Corporate Communications to join our Amsterdam office, and lead a team of Content and Communication Managers, based in NL and New York. This role reports into the CFO.

Taking ownership of telling Adyen’s story through key publications such as our shareholder letter and annual report, managing press relations and media coverage around these topics, this is an opportunity to have an impact on the public perception of our business.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary Adyen spokesperson to global tier 1 media and regulators
• Drive the creation of key company publications (e.g. annual reports and bi-annual shareholder letters) and investor communications (liaising with analysts and investors)
• Be a key sparring partner to the management board and global leadership team - advising them on communications strategy and issue management 
• Own the development and maintaining of crisis communications company-wide
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key journalists and editors
• Collaborate internally with PR (Marketing), Internal Comms (HR), Investor Relations (Finance) and leadership team

Who You Are

• A people leader with experience in empowering and mentoring global teams, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity and growth
• A background in corporate communications is essential, with experience of navigating a complex, international environment
• Fully fluent in both written and spoken English and Dutch
• Experience of being a trusted corporate spokesperson, managing interactions with the media and other external stakeholders during both crisis communications and significant company announcements
• Calm in unexpected situations, confident in interacting with senior leadership on a wide range of topics
• A background in Fintech/Financial Services is not essential, an interest in the industry, as well as a solid grasp of current affairs are must-haves 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here . Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

The information you provide when you fill out this form and which we collect during your application process will be held and used by Adyen primarily for the purposes of considering your application and your suitability for employment with us and will generally be kept for one year, unless we need to keep your data longer. You can find more information about how we handle your personal data and about your rights in our Applicant Privacy Notice .

The information you provide when you fill out this form and which we collect during your application process will be held and used by Adyen primarily for the purposes of considering your application and your suitability for employment with us and will generally be kept for one year, unless we need to keep your data longer. You can find more information about how we handle your personal data and about your rights in our Applicant Privacy Notice .

At Adyen, we strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.Please let our team know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to make it more accessible and/or inclusive to your needs.

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**At Adyen, we are building an organization that supports people in their many unique life situations. Knowing this information will help us make our hiring process, benefits and professional development equitable and inclusive. 

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