Wealthsimple · 2 months ago
VP of Communications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expWealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. The VP of Communications will lead the communications function, setting the strategy and executing the narrative of the company while managing a high-performing communications team.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechImpact InvestingPersonal FinanceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute Wealthsimple’s communications strategy across external audiences
Build and manage a small and high-performing communications team spanning external comms, media relations, and executive communications. This includes issues, crisis management, marketing and product communications, etc
Partner closely with our CEO and senior leaders to shape speeches, thought leadership, board-level communications, and support investor messaging as needed
Build and deepen relationships with top-tier Canadian and U.S. media, proactively shaping the narrative and managing crises with speed and clarity
Anticipate risks, manage sensitive moments with judgment, and ensure consistent, values-driven messaging under pressure
Partner with Marketing, Regulatory, Government Affairs, Product and Finance teams to tell Wealthsimple’s story in a way that differentiates us and builds long-term brand equity
Partner closely with our Employee Experience and Culture team to ensure our people are informed, aligned, and inspired—ideating on channels and rituals that reinforce our culture of excellence and clarity
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in communications, including at least 5 years leading teams, managing agency budgets
Experience in high-growth, high-scrutiny environments (tech, fintech, financial services, or similarly regulated industries)
A strong media network and track record of managing national and international press
Exceptional writing skills—you can distill complex, technical, or regulated topics into clear, human language
Proven ability to partner with executives and boards, including preparing for investor or regulatory conversations
Comfort with ambiguity and speed—able to move quickly, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-changing environment
Leadership experience building and scaling high-performing communications teams
Benefits
Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
Company
Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple is a fintech company that offers digital financial services to help investors grow and manage their money.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44BKey Investors
TCVAllianz XPower Financial Corporation
2025-10-27Series E· $393.04M
2025-10-27Secondary Market· $142.93M
2021-05-03Series B· $610.77M
Leadership Team
Michael Katchen
Co-founder & CEO
Radhika Kakkar
COO
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2026-01-16
Calgary Herald
2026-01-08
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