Transformation Communications Lead & Business Partnerships

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Technology stipend

Generous PTO & parental leave

401k employer match

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a Principal for Transformation Communications & Business Partnerships in Chicago. This senior role leads internal engagement and change communications to support OCC's transformation, serving as a trusted advisor to executive teams and business units.

Responsibilities include translating enterprise strategy into audience-focused messaging, developing communication playbooks, and partnering with leaders to coordinate across disciplines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or English, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in communications, marketing or PR in public/private sector or agency.
• Fintech/financial services experience preferred; change/transformation communications expertise.
• Experience supporting or administering measurement frameworks for communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal engagement and change communications for OCC's transformation.
• Translate enterprise strategy into day-to-day messaging for multiple teams.
• Develop toolkits, FAQs, talking points, and cascades for leadership.

Skills

Change management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory skills

Complex multi-stakeholder coordination

Regulated environment experience

Storytelling and messaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/English

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Slack

Poppulo

Salesforce

Adobe Express

Job description

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a Principal for Transformation Communications & Business Partnerships in Chicago. This senior role leads internal engagement and change communications to support OCC's transformation, serving as a trusted advisor to executive teams and business units.

Responsibilities include translating enterprise strategy into audience-focused messaging, developing communication playbooks, and partnering with leaders to coordinate across disciplines in a