Vice President, Corporate Communications - Global Wealth & Retirement

Position Summary Serve as the day-to-day global communications lead for Global Wealth & Retirement at Carlyle. This role is responsible for driving global messaging, leading media relations, and overseeing conference communications strategy to enhance the visibility and positioning of the business. The individual will partner closely with regional communications teams to ensure alignment and consistency across markets, while serving as a trusted advisor to the business. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the global wealth and retirement space, with established relationships across top-tier, emerging, and industry-specific media, as well as the global wealth and retirement conference circuit. In-Office Requirement: 4 days per week Primary Responsibilities Media Relations / External Engagement Serve as the central global point of contact for all Global Wealth & Retirement media relations Build and maintain strong relationships with mainstream media, wealth and retirement trade press, and emerging channels including influencer and digital-first platforms Drive proactive and reactive media engagement to elevate the platform Develop messaging, talking points, and press materials; manage inbound inquiries and interview opportunities Messaging & Positioning Own and evolve the Global Wealth & Retirement messaging framework, aligned with firmwide priorities Translate business strategy into clear, differentiated external positioning Ensure consistency of messaging across regions and channels Conference & Events Strategy Lead communications strategy for the global wealth and retirement conference circuit, including identifying priority events and speaking opportunities Leverage relationships to enhance visibility at key industry conferences Oversee end-to-end execution, messaging, and speaker prep for external engagements Global Coordination Partner with regional communications teams (Americas, EMEA, APAC) to align on Global Wealth & Retirement communications Ensure consistent global execution with appropriate regional nuance Crisis & Issues Management Support and lead crisis communications and issues management Advise leadership on reputational risk and response strategies Requirements Education & Certificates Bachelor’s degree, required Professional Experience 10+ years of overall relevant experience, required Experience in corporate communications or media relations within global wealth, retirement, or asset management, required Deep understanding of the global wealth and retirement landscape Established relationships across top-tier media, wealth and retirement trade press, and emerging/influencer media Strong connectivity across the global wealth and retirement conference circuit Proven crisis and issues management experience Experience working across global teams in a matrixed organization Competencies & Attributes Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written Experience working in or with alternative asset managers Self-starter, innovative and independent with strong follow-through skills High levels of discretion and sound judgment Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Team player and highly collaborative; willing to jump in and support when needed Executive presence and experience working with senior leadership; ability to advise senior stakeholders Ability to quickly build credibility with investment professionals and senior stakeholders Deep experience operating across a wide range of communications disciplines, including media relations, executive communications, and issues management Highly collaborative and able to influence across regions Benefits/Compensation The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $220,000. retirement benefits health insurance life insurance and disability paid time off paid holidays family planning benefits various wellness programs annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle. Who We Are When people, ideas, and capital come together, opportunity expands across private markets. At Carlyle, this belief has shaped how we invest for decades, fueling growth for companies and delivering performance for investors. Visit our website to learn more about our firm and the ways our platform is shaping private markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr