Strategic External Communications Director

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management seeks a talented communications professional to help lead external communications for the business.

As a Communications Executive Director supporting US Wealth Management, you will define and execute the external communications strategy, working directly with the Head of External and Executive Communications and with executives. In this role you will drive meaningful results, translate complex information into clear messages, collaborate across the firm, and help

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications with a commercial orientation and deep understanding of financial services.
• Experience providing counsel to senior executives with strong ethics and judgment.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing external/media relations and established media relationships.
• Strong people management experience and track record of developing talent.
• Strong understanding of highly regulated industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as counsel to executives in shaping external communications.
• Distill data and financial information, write and design presentations, prepare talking points for senior leaders.
• Define and execute Wealth Management external media relations, including PR campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with firmwide Communications and partners to align messaging with priorities and protect the firm’s reputation.
• Lead and oversee a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Develop relationships across levels, including executives and functional partners across legal, risk, and compliance.
• Protect and enhance the firm’s reputation through proactive storytelling and issue management.
• Be a member of the Consumer and Community Banking Communications Extended Leadership Team.

Skills

Corporate communications

Executive counsel

Media relations

People management

Regulated industries

Written communication

Strategy development

Leadership under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management seeks a talented communications professional to help lead external communications for the business.

As a Communications Executive Director supporting US Wealth Management, you will define and execute the external communications strategy, working directly with the Head of External and Executive Communications and with executives. In this role you will drive meaningful results, translate complex information into clear messages, collaborate across the firm, and help