Global Investment Banking External Communications Manager
Marketing & Communications
New York, USA
Where markets move fast, messaging matters faster – we´re looking for a communications vice president who can turn complex investment banking stories into clear, credible narratives that influence investors, media, and stakeholders globally.
As a Global Investment Banking External Communications Manager within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will work in the Media Relations function and interact closely with all other parts of the Communications group. In addition, you will support external communications for investment banking on a day-to-day basis, reporting to the Head of Communications for Global Investment Banking. You will also be expected to translate complex market activity, transactions, and strategy into compelling narratives for media, coordinating closely with Media Relations and Marketing colleagues across the globe to tell a coordinated story covering this business. In addition, the person will provide reporting and analysis support on a regular basis to measure the wider team’s impact in the market.
Job responsibilities
- Support proactive and reactive media engagement for the firm’s Global Investment Banking business.
- Establish, develop and maintain day-to-day relationships with key financial journalists and help them as they write about investment banking and the firm with commentary from the bank’s spokespeople
- Serve as counsel to our spokespeople and partners on media, reputation and communications strategy
- Partner with senior executives and deal teams to deliver clear, credible messaging in fast-moving market environments to position the business as a trusted voice in the investment banking ecosystem through media engagement
- Source comment opportunities and writing pitches for thought leadership comment opportunities in the financial and international media
- Engage with broadcast and print media around our proprietary conferences including our Global Leveraged Finance conference, Global Healthcare conference and TMC, and other investor events
- Manage logistics for media interviews or background conversations, and supporting our spokespeople throughout these interactions by curating key messaging and media training
- Collaborate across the organization on internal communications, social media and content development
- Assist in creating analysis and measurement reports for the regional Communications team; creating and maintaining media lists
- Handle audit and other Compliance requirements for pre-approvals, disclosures, and logging of public appearances by spokespeople
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Strong written and verbal skills with the confidence to communicate with senior stakeholders
- A good nose for news across all aspects of investment banking, including M&A, industry sectors and Capital Markets.
- An obsessive attention to detail, a deep respect for journalism, an appetite for reading around the subject, and a curiosity to learn more about the markets and the role of banks
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize high volume, high priority initiatives in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills, creativity, and ability to make sound media judgement calls
- Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ approach for all aspects of their work
- Ability to work independently to execute on projects while taking direction from multiple managers in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining the firm’s high standards related to risk, compliance and its Code of Conduct
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- An understanding of, or prior experience of investment banking communications
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Join the Global Investment Banking Communications team supporting employee engagement across the business.