Executive Communications Director, External Communications for US Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Communications Executive Director for its Wealth Management division. You will shape and execute the external communications strategy, working closely with executives to enhance the firm's reputation and advocate for its priorities. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in corporate communications, a strong background in media relations, and the ability to lead a team effectively under pressure. This position is crucial for driving impactful communications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications with a focus on financial services.
• Experience providing counsel to senior executives with high ethical standards.
• Proven track record in managing external/media relations.
• Strong people management and talent development experience.
• Experience with highly regulated industries and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as counsel to executives in shaping external communications.
• Research, distill data, and create presentations for senior leaders.
• Define and execute media relations strategies and PR campaigns.
• Collaborate with firmwide Communications and business partners to align messaging.
• Lead and oversee a team of communications professionals.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

People management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management isseekinga talented and experienced communications professional tohelp leadexternalcommunications for the business. As a Communications Executive Director supporting US Wealth Management (USWM), you willhelp define and executetheexternal communicationsstrategy, working directly withour Head of External and Executive Communicationsand withexecutives.

As an Executive Director in USWM Communications, you will be part of a rapidly growing businessand 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 ofExternal and Executive Communicationsfor J.P. Morgan Wealth Management andwork closelywith executives,partnersand peers across Consumer & Community Banking andJPMorganChase.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as counsel to J.P. Morgan Wealth Managementexecutivesinshapingexternal 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 andcarry outWealthManagementexternal 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, businesspartnersand others across the firm to build and execute strategies that enhance our reputation, build trust and advocate for the firm’s businessprioritiesand ensure alignment of messaging and strategy.
• Lead and oversee the work of a team of talented communications professionals, inspire performanceexcellenceand foster a collaborative team culture.
• Develop and foster relationships at all levels internally including senior-level executives, functional partners across legal, risk,controlsand 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 CommunicationsExtendedLeadershipTeam.

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,stakeholdersand employees
• Demonstratedexpertiseinmanaging external/media relationsand establishedmediarelationships
• Strong people management experience withdemonstratedhistory of growing and developing talent
• Strong understandingof,and experience with,highly regulated industries
• Superb written and verbal communications skills, a creativemindsetand ability to generatenew ideas
• Speed,flexibility and adaptabilityand ability to lead a team under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding judgment, problem-solvingabilityand resourcefulness
• Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

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