Director, Corporate Communications Manager

BNY Mellon•Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Corporate Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. This role can be located in Washington D.C., or New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
12-15 years of total work experience

Nice To Haves

Degree in Marketing/Communications is preferred.
At least 3-5 years of management experience preferred.
Background in a philanthropic function preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of external communications professionals and less experienced managers dedicated to setting and implementing the external communication strategy by identifying and pursuing key opportunities that advance and protect the company's reputation.
Direct strategic, proactive external communication plans at the corporate level using traditional, social, and digital channels.
Support external communications around the company's major corporate events and in support of regulatory filings.
Collaborate closely with key leaders and the Investor Relations team to ensure the company is best positioned externally.
Support the development of messaging and external positioning for key sensitive and reputational issues, working closely with Legal and the business.
Provide thought leadership on organizational initiatives and products/services pertaining to external communications and reputational management.
Manage the performance of assigned professional staff and less experienced managers, coaching and guiding them.
Play a central role in implementing external communications strategies and contribute to the development of a compelling corporate narrative that advances the company's reputation and understanding of its strategy.
Direct a media relations program, including providing counsel and guidance to key executive stakeholders on appropriate messaging and profiling.
Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, educating reporters on the company and its capabilities and identifying opportunities to advance the company's external communications strategy.
Ensure consistency of approach and messaging across the team.
Responsible for the achievement of department goals and objectives, talent management, supervision of members of a global team, and management of budgets across programs.
Modify approaches based upon local regulations and requirements.