Scotiabank · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, U.S. Region Communications
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expScotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for U.S. Region Communications. This role involves leading internal and external communications strategies for the U.S. Region, focusing on executive communications, media relations, and issues management.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Manages end-to-end process (including conceptualizing and creating the communications strategy, development and delivery of communications, and measuring success) of external communications on behalf of assigned portfolios while ensuring alignment with Global Communications and all-Bank plans and priorities
Assists in the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies and tactics, including positioning and key message development, stakeholder analysis, and coordination with other communications partners to advance strategic priorities and drive stakeholder engagement
Supports senior management and business partners by interpreting complex messages and creating targeted communications for various layers of the organization
Leads media relations, developing and executing proactive media strategies driving compelling stories, trains spokespeople, conducts media monitoring and analysis, and manages reactive media process
Spearheads issues management providing strategic communications advice and support for any issues that may have a reputational risk to the business and/or the Bank, spanning from client escalations to internal remediation projects
Monitors current issues and events to produce relevant and timely thought leadership and commentary
Supports broader Global Banking and Markets-wide communications initiatives, such as planning documents, trackers, regular newsletters, and award strategies
Supports a high-performance environment by fostering an inclusive work environment and communicating vison/values/business strategy
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/AF/sanctions and conduct risk
Qualification
Required
College diploma or degree in communications, journalism, or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in a corporate communications or related industry communications experience in a complex, dynamic, knowledge-based environment
Exceptional written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to create and deliver strategic communications plans that drive engagement across a large employee base and amongst a range of stakeholders
Demonstrated media relations and issues management experience, with a knowledge of the U.S. financial media landscape
Experience in seeking, creating, and championing creative communication solutions
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Excellent project management skills with a high-level of accountability for the quality and timely completion of projects
Knowledge and experience communicating via different channels, including print, web, visual media, SharePoint and emerging communication platforms
Comfort working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, with an ability to remain calm under pressure
Strong organizational and project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to balance multiple priorities and work independently
A high degree of comfort in briefing, supporting, and engaging with senior decision-makers or C-suite executives
Proven ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with colleagues across a range of functions
An ability to solve problems and work in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to take on tasks outside of core responsibilities
A commitment to curiosity, and professional and personal growth
Strong planning, time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task across many projects simultaneously and ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, but with regular reporting and updates
Discrete ability to recognize and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
Preferred
Understanding of the financial industry is an asset
Fluency in Spanish is an asset
Social media experience an asset
Benefits
Flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Company
Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a banking firm that provides banking and financial services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2024-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
1972-03-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jabar Singh
President & CEO Scotiabank Colpatria (Colombia) & Head Central America & Caribbean
L.Scott Thomson
President and CEO
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