At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of SVP, Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. This role is located in Washington, DC – Hybrid.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Develop and lead communications strategies to support BNY Mellon’s public affairs engagement on major regulatory and policy developments that span US, EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, with a particular focus in DC and in alignment with the Public Policy and Government Affairs team.
Closely partner with cross-functional teams on evolving the company’s communications programs for sustainability, community solution, and Belonging and Inclusion initiatives.
Lead external communications for BNY Mellon’s key strategic growth locations worldwide, with a focus on regional and local media engagement.
Develop integrated storytelling to support and elevate the voice and work of BNY Mellon, including media relations, thought leadership, talking points, crisis response and internal activation.
Generate new ideas and collaborate with other members of the communications team and internal stakeholders in a matrixed, fast-paced, creative environment.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
10+ years of external communications experience, preferably with a strong focus on financial services and/ or leading public affairs and advocacy programs.
Significant experience developing and executing comprehensive corporate communications, content and messaging, and public relations programs across a variety of deliverables and audiences. Proven experience writing for senior executives, political leaders, or other leading spokespeople.
Skilled writer and editor with outstanding attention to detail; experience crafting and editing high-quality strategic communications for internal (C-Suite) and external audiences.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and a personal reputation for honesty, integrity, and above-reproach ethics.
Strong experience/knowledge of techniques for driving reputation and brand and advancing messaging in the market.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
Our Benefits And Rewards
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $170,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
About Us
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Financial Services
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