10+ years of communications experience in financial services, ideally with experience in model portfolios, retirement solutions and wealth
Demonstrated understanding of the asset management industry, capital markets, multi-asset investment products across retirement solutions and wealth management
Proven ability to manage a team and develop talent
Experience engaging with senior executives; navigating complex, global organizations; and fostering collaborative decision-making among senior stakeholders
Exceptional media relations capabilities and the ability to translate complex topics to simple, compelling narratives
Track record of developing strategic, impactful communications plans across earned, owned, and paid that align with business priorities
Ability to multitask and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines
Proven ability in working across different regions and time zones, particularly Europe and APAC to drive global communications strategies and activations
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
Partner closely with senior executives, business leaders, marketing, public policy, and other members of the Corporate Communications team to develop proactive, multi-channel communications campaigns that leverage storytelling to drive growth into our whole portfolio solutions (e.g., Models, OCIO) and strategies (e.g., LifePath Paycheck)
Develop narratives to highlight our “whole portfolio” capabilities, positioning BlackRock’s expertise in portfolio construction and as a key partner to deliver comprehensive solutions across various asset classes
Partner with select clients on joint announcements, leading on the communications strategy, key messaging and activation across multiple channels
Drive a long-term, proactive thought leadership campaign that elevates our brand as a leader in retirement, in partnership with Global Corporate Affairs, marketing and businesses across the firm
Create and drive communications strategies for flagship research studies (e.g., Global Insurance Survey, Read on Retirement) with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences (institutional/wealth/consumer)
Manage and develop other members of the Corporate Communications team as they execute proactive communications to drive commercial outcomes
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with top-tier business/financial and trade media, and internal stakeholders