Executive Communications Director, External Communications for US Wealth Management

TwinThread; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is seeking a Communications Executive Director in New York to lead external communications for the business. This role requires over 10 years of experience in corporate communications, allowing you to define and execute a comprehensive communications strategy.

You'll need to manage a talented team and handle complex communications with senior executives. This position offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing external/media relations.
• Strong people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as counsel for external communications.
• Research, write, and design presentations.
• Lead and inspire a team of communications professionals.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

People management

Ethics and judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is seeking a talented and experienced communications professional to help lead external communications for the business. As a Communications Executive Director supporting US Wealth Management (USWM), you will help define and execute the external communications strategy, working directly with our Head of External and Executive Communications and with executives.

As an Executive Director in USWM Communications, you will be part of a rapidly growing business and help define the way we show up externally. You will have the ability to drive meaningful results and communicate complex information in a simple and compelling manner. You should be adept at working through complexity, handling multiple initiatives, and collaborating effectively with executives and partners, as well as driving consistently high performance in teams. You will report to the Head of External and Executive Communications for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and work closely with executives, partners and peers across Consumer & Community Banking and JPMorganChase.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as counsel to J.P. Morgan Wealth Management executives in shaping external communications.
• Research and distill data and financial information, write and design presentations in PowerPoint and other presentation tools and prepare talking points and other communication tools for senior leaders.
• Help to define and carry out Wealth Management external media relations, including PR campaigns focused on new initiatives and developments, as well as ongoing media relations, press events and executive visibility.
• Partner closely with firmwide Communications colleagues, business partners and others across the firm to build and execute strategies that enhance our reputation, build trust and advocate for the firm’s business priorities and ensure alignment of messaging and strategy.
• Lead and oversee the work of a team of talented communications professionals, inspire performance excellence and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Develop and foster relationships at all levels internally including senior-level executives, functional partners across legal, risk, controls and compliance, and firmwide communications peers and the broader team.
• Protect and enhance the reputation of our firm through proactive storytelling, reactive issue management and development and reinforcement of proper communications controls.
• Serve as a member of the Consumer and Community Banking Communications Extended Leadership Team.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications with a commercial orientation and deep understanding of financial services
• Experience in providing counsel to senior executives and superior judgment, with ethics of the highest caliber and a commitment to upholding the culture of doing the right thing for clients, stakeholders and employees
• Demonstrated expertise in managing external/media relations and established media relationships
• Strong people management experience with demonstrated history of growing and developing talent
• Strong understanding of, and experience with, highly regulated industries
• Superb written and verbal communications skills, a creative mindset and ability to generate new ideas
• Speed, flexibility and adaptability and ability to lead a team under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding judgment, problem solving ability and resourcefulness
• Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working in financial services
• Experience working in a large company

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Join our rapidly growing US Wealth Management team and support External Communications.