Head of Risk Communications

Head Of Risk Communications

The Head Of Risk Communications is a critical strategic leadership role responsible for safeguarding CNH Industrial's corporate reputation and brand portfolio in an increasingly complex and dynamic digital media environment. This position serves as CNH's chief defense strategist, providing comprehensive protection against online threats, misinformation, disinformation, and reputational risks that could impact business operations, stakeholder confidence, and brand equity.

More than a traditional risk management role, this position functions as the strategic guardian that "clears the lane" for CNH's Brand Marketing, Brand Communications, Corporate Communications, CNH Studios, and Digital Strategy teams to confidently execute offensive storytelling and engagement strategies. By proactively identifying, monitoring, and neutralizing threats, this role enables the broader communications organization to focus on growth-driving initiatives while maintaining enterprise-wide reputational security.

Reporting directly to the Chief Communications Officer, this role provides strategic risk leadership for a specialized team of 4-5 global risk communications experts and requires exceptional expertise in threat detection, crisis prevention, digital monitoring, and sophisticated risk mitigation in complex global industrial environments.

Key responsibilities include : strategic risk leadership & enterprise protection, online threat detection & digital monitoring, misinformation & disinformation combat, crisis preparation & response readiness, reputation monitoring & sentiment analysis, digital security & platform protection, and cross-department risk support & integration.

Experience required includes : a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, risk management, or related field; master's degree preferred, minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience in risk communications, crisis management, or reputation protection, at least 7 years in senior leadership roles managing global risk communications teams, proven experience in B2B industrial, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries with complex stakeholder environments, and demonstrated success managing high-stakes reputation crises and implementing proactive risk prevention strategies.

Core risk competencies include : threat detection expertise, crisis management excellence, misinformation combat, digital risk management, and stakeholder risk analysis.

The annual salary for this role is USD $148,500.00 - $198,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role).

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including flexible work arrangements, savings & retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility & family building support, employee assistance programs, charitable contribution matching, and volunteer time off.