Executive Communications Strategist

Novacap Management Inc.; Brossard; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm, seeks a Director of Corporate Communications to develop and execute an enterprise-wide communications strategy. You will bridge strategy with execution, shaping messages for employees, partners, portfolio companies and the market.

In this hands-on role, you will write executive communications, manage events and sponsorships, and advise senior leadership on reputation management while collaborating with investment teams in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Public Relations or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate or strategic communications.
• Experience within private equity, alternative asset management, investment banking or another capital markets-oriented financial services organization strongly preferred.
• Fully bilingual (English and French), with outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives on corporate communications, executive messaging and reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy that strengthens organizational alignment, supports strategic priorities and reinforces Novacap's reputation.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across all internal and external communication channels.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Managing Partners and senior leadership.
• Translate complex business initiatives into clear, concise communications for diverse audiences.
• Lead enterprise communications initiatives from strategy through delivery, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners while balancing competing priorities.
• Lead the communications strategy for the firm's internal and external events and corporate sponsorships, ensuring a consistent brand experience, messaging and stakeholder engagement across all audiences.
• Measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and recommend continuous improvements.
• Personally develop and deliver a broad range of executive and corporate materials, including executive messaging, presentations, speeches, announcements and thought leadership while supporting execution alongside the Senior Communications Advisor during periods of high activity.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Executive Messaging

Media Relations

Thought Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Cision

PowerPoint

InDesign

Job description

Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm, seeks a Director of Corporate Communications to develop and execute an enterprise-wide communications strategy. You will bridge strategy with execution, shaping messages for employees, partners, portfolio companies and the market.

In this hands-on role, you will write executive communications, manage events and sponsorships, and advise senior leadership on reputation management while collaborating with investment teams in a fast-paced,