Community Engagement Lead

In this role as the Community Engagement Lead at Swiss Re in Bangalore, India, you will be responsible for leading and executing strategic communications, community engagement, and managing strategic initiatives. Your role will be crucial in shaping the internal and external positioning of the India locations, supporting leadership visibility, and driving high-impact initiatives that foster collaboration, culture, and strategic alignment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and execute internal communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences including leadership, functional teams, and broader employee groups. - Craft compelling narratives, talking points, and content for leadership communications, townhalls, newsletters, and intranet platforms. - Partner with location leaders to enhance their visibility and positioning through curated messaging, event presence, and stakeholder engagement. - Design and implement community engagement programs that foster inclusion, collaboration, and a strong sense of belonging. - Lead initiatives such as recognition programs and employee engagement events aligned with company values. - Drive planning, execution, and reporting of key programs including leadership development forums and external client visits. - Ensure delivery of strategic priorities through structured project management, stakeholder coordination, and impact tracking. - Act as a thought partner in shaping the locations strategic agenda and showcasing capabilities to global stakeholders. **Qualifications & Experience:** - 8-12 years of experience in communications, community engagement, and project management roles, preferably in a global or matrixed organization. - Proven track record in managing initiatives that span across leadership enablement, internal comms, and employee engagement. - Strong writing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience with platforms like Yammer, SharePoint, and internal branding tools is a plus. **Preferred Attributes:** - Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution. - Empathetic communicator with a flair for building communities and culture. - Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across levels and functions. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities Swiss Re is a global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and insurance-based risk transfer, aiming to make the world more resilient. With over 14,000 employees worldwide, we anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health, combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise to create new opportunities and solutions for our clients.,