TruStage · 5 hours ago
Lead, Communications Business Partner - Investor Relations (Hybrid)
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
12+ years expTruStage is on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone, seeking a Lead Communications Business Partner for Investor Relations. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies that align with executive goals and enhance stakeholder engagement, ensuring that all communications reflect the company's values and brand standards.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead and measure effectiveness of communications strategies and plans for executive stakeholders
Ensure that all communications at the business unit level consistently reflect business unit and enterprise goals, TruStage’s purpose, principles and values and adhere to brand standards and key messaging platforms. Ensure communication strategies are forward-thinking, engaging, and support and enhance the company’s strategic direction
Develop a comprehensive communications plan for assigned executive(s) and ensure that the executive's vision and messaging is aligned with the CEO's and is clearly and consistently communicated to all stakeholders. Ensure delivery of internal and external executive communications (e.g., board meetings, employee forums, external forums, media, social media) and function-specific communication to employees (e.g., internal announcements)
Partner with HR to deliver consistent messages on the TruStage employment brand internally and externally and increase visibility of TruStage as an employer of choice
Provide communications counsel to the executive(s), senior leadership team, and other business unit leaders. This includes regular participation in executive leadership team meetings to maintain close connection with key priorities and actions of the business unit as these provide important context for communications with all stakeholders
Demonstrate strong skills in storytelling, writing and editing clear, concise, and compelling materials, speeches, and briefs – quickly and under pressure
Stay current on advances in communications techniques, audience insights and change management best practices to inform and inspire audiences to action
Enhance the executive’s image and reputation as an industry thought leader on issues of relevance to TruStage and its stakeholders. Partner with marketing leaders to identify opportunities for the executive to develop and demonstrate thought leadership that supports and enhances the TruStage image and reputation. Develop and deliver strategies for engaging stakeholders
Lead the planning and preparation of business unit events (in-person and virtual) that require communication support and demonstrate the value of TruStage; these events include business area Town Hall meetings as well as periodic industry meetings hosted at our facilities or elsewhere
Write executive's speaking points and materials for participation in enterprise and industry events
Responsible for communication plan development and execution supporting change management and crisis response within assigned business units
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communication or equivalent work experience
12+ years of related experience. Experience in agency, corporate or highly regulated industry sector preferred
7+ years' experience working in a senior communications role, holding progressively responsible leadership positions in broad-based communications function
Innovative, strategic business partner with demonstrated expertise in developing and leading strategic communications plans to advance business objectives
Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Ability to give concise, compelling verbal presentations to senior decision-makers, and to respond quickly and thoughtfully to challenges and opportunities
Demonstrated credibility, maturity and ability to provide strategic counsel, coaching and support to executives and senior business leaders
Demonstrated ability to craft content for multichannel delivery, leveraging social media and digital channels to deliver on key business objectives. Experience using generative AI, a significant plus
Ability to handle complex, highly sensitive matters with the utmost in professionalism and confidentiality, ranging from staffing changes, crises, M&A actions and more. Strong project planning, implementation, and measurement experience, including ability to manage a wide range of projects simultaneously and achieve desired results on time and within budget
Highly developed critical thinking/analysis skills
Exceptional relationship-building skills, including integrity, inclusiveness, empathy, courage, and collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and inclusively in cross-functional teams to achieve desired business outcomes
Preferred
Ability to understand complex financial concepts, performance metrics, and key drivers well enough to translate them into clear, concise, audience appropriate messages
Skilled at connecting quarterly results, cost structures, capital allocation, and operational drivers to broader business strategy in a way that is clear, accurate, and accessible for non-financial audiences
Understands how earnings-related disclosure rules, regulatory requirements, and other compliance standards affect communication timing, content, and tone
Able to collaborate seamlessly with leaders across the organization to ensure message alignment across earnings materials, analyst briefings, investor presentations, and internal communications (including Board of Directors material)
Comfortable turning financial models, forecasts, and KPIs into clear, compelling visuals for board updates, earnings decks, and leadership presentations
Understands the pacing, expectations, and pressures of financial calendar events—earnings prep, guidance updates, budgeting cycles, investor days—and can proactively support communications across each
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability plans
Parental leave
Paid time off
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Company
TruStage
TruStage® is a financially strong insurance and financial services provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people, meeting the needs of middle-market consumers and the businesses that serve them.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sidd Kuckreja
SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Brian J. Borakove
Senior Vice President - Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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