Director, Corporate Communications at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 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

Skills

Strategic Communications
Multi-Channel Campaigns
Storytelling
Thought Leadership
Executive Communications
Key Messaging
Client Announcements
Narrative Development

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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