Director, Corporate Communications

Description

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection.

A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit  or follow them on Linked In.

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data‑driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets:
Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at

The Director of Corporate Communications will shape and elevate Aspida’s voice – interally and externally – as we continue to build a modern, fast‑growing insurance platform. You’ll own the corporate narrative, ensuring Aspida’s story is clear, compelling, and consistently told across channels, audiences, and moments that matter. An obsession with detail, consistency, and clarity will make you stand out.

You will lead corporate messaging, media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership, ensuring consistent messaging and brand storytelling. These efforts will also extend to oversight of internal communications and assisting with product messaging from a brand and storytelling standpoint. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a strategic communicator who can think big, move fast, and execute with precision. This role reports to the Head of Marketing and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters.

• Be our Brand Champion by embracing and protecting our tone of voice across all written content to establish us a bold, creative, and differentiated financial services leader.
• Lead media relations and PR strategy, including press releases, proactive pitching, reactive response, and crisis communications.
• Partner with Investor Relations group to ensure pitch decks and related materials are on tone and brand.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to generate content and ideas to drive our thought leadership program.
• Partner closely with executives to develop messaging, speeches, talking points, and more.
• Own our two social media channels, including content calendars; work with design team to share asset requirements and schedule posts.
• Own our Town Hall process, including coordinating the agenda and collating presentations.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership on reputation management, messaging strategy, and stakeholder communications.

• Salaried, DOE.
• Long‑Term Incentive Plan.
• Full‑Time.
• Full Benefits Package Available.

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non‑traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

What We Require:

• 8+ years of professional experience with graduating responsibilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and speaking skills.
• Comfort operating at a 30,000 foot view as well as down in the details.
• Experience navigating regulated, complex, or financial‑services environments with confidence and credibility.
• Calm under pressure, decisive in the moment, and energized by building something amazing.