Head of Global Marketing Communications

Head of Group Marketing Communications

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

The Head of Group Marketing Communications is a senior leadership role with a dual remit combining global functional leadership with direct, business‑facing marketing and communications responsibility.

First, the role serves as the global leader of the Marketing Center of Excellence within Group Communications. In this capacity, the role defines the global marketing strategy and advances the function through coordinated planning, performance management, capability development, and the implementation of shared standards, frameworks, and processes across regions.

Second, the role leads the marketing and communications support model for business divisions across Munich Re Specialty, Life/Health Reinsurance, and most P&C Reinsurance businesses. The role delivers commercial impact through a combination of direct leadership and matrixed coordination across Group Communications, regional teams, and business stakeholders. The role is a senior marketing and communications point of contact for relevant Board of Management members.

The role reports to the Head of Group Communications, based in Munich, and operates at the intersection of enterprise strategy and business execution in a complex and global environment. Being responsible with four direct reports in Munich, London and Princeton for over 60 employees worldwide.

Responsibilities         

Global Marketing Functional Leadership

• Define and lead the global marketing strategy across Group Communications.
• Advance the marketing function through global planning, performance management, capability building, and continuous feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Establish and evolve shared standards, frameworks, and processes that improve consistency, transparency, and effectiveness across regions.
• Drive cross‑regional alignment on priorities, ways of working, measurement approaches, and the systematic sharing of best practices.
• Strengthen core marketing capabilities, including marketing intelligence, measurement, digital effectiveness, AI, and marketing automation, in close collaboration with the global brand, digital, and production functions.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing global marketing community across teams, regions, and business divisions.
• Own and continuously evolve internal client sentiment measurement to assess and improve the effectiveness of business partnership.
• Build frameworks for career growth, succession planning, and talent development to ensure a strong and diverse pipeline of future marketing leaders.
• Maintain strong connectivity with, and act as an advocate for, Group Communications Centers of Excellence in the regions.

Business‑Facing Marketing and Communications Leadership

• Lead the integrated marketing and communications support model for Munich Re Specialty, Global Life and Health, and most P&C reinsurance divisions.
• Set strategic direction and priorities for business‑facing marketing and communications activities in direct support of commercial objectives and business strategy.
• Translate business priorities into clear, actionable marketing and communications plans, investments, and execution roadmaps.
• Oversee the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives, campaigns, and business‑enabling programs.
• Ensure coordinated, high‑quality delivery across the full marketing and communications ecosystem through direct leadership and influenced-based coordination.
• Act as a senior partner to business leaders and Board of Management members, serving as a strategic point of contact for relevant topics.
• Develop business cases and executive‑level materials for critical business discussions and decision‑making forums.
• Represent Group Communications on internal and external boards, as designated.

Leadership, Operating Model, and Accountability

• Deliver outcomes through a combination of direct leadership and influence‑based coordination across Group Communications, regional teams, and business stakeholders.
• Lead designated teams directly while providing leadership across a broader network of contributors operating within a matrixed structure.
• Align priorities, clarify accountability, and drive execution across complex global interfaces.
• Balance enterprise‑level functional consistency with business‑specific needs to ensure both strategic coherence and effective execution.
• Be accountable for budget stewardship, resource allocation, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes within scope.
• As a Board Member for MRAS and U.S. P&C, help ensure regional marketing and communications teams are optimally positioned to support business priorities.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities:       

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or other relevant field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience leading marketing teams and developing and executing marketing strategies, campaigns, and go-to-market programs that support growth, increased share of wallet, and strengthen brand awareness.
• Strong C-suite / executive level experience required.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, matrixed, and cross-regional environment.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to lead with empathy, self‑awareness, and sound judgment while building engagement across senior stakeholders and teams.
• A bias toward action, with a track record of translating strategy into decisive execution, driving momentum, and delivering results in fast‑paced and complex environments.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to translate business priorities into practical marketing and communications action.
• Cross-functional experience across marketing, communications, finance, and operations-related topics.
• Strong business judgment, solution orientation, and resourcefulness, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.
• Highly collaborative leadership style with strong influence, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-level materials and present in senior forums.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams, including internal staff, freelancers, and external agencies.

Additional Role Requirements

• Role must reside in Princeton.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-35% as required.  

The Company is open to considering candidates in Princeton, NJ. The salary range posted below applies to the Company’s Princeton location.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $XXX,XXX- $XXX,XXX plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.  In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in Princeton, NJ. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.