The Senior Manager External Communicationsisan experiencedcorporatecommunications professionalwho canlead the planning development and delivery of ourcritical financial reporting activities includingannual reportand annual meeting as well as a variety of corporate and investment communications activities.
This role sits at the intersection of corporate communications financial reporting and stakeholder engagementand requires a strongand confidentcommunicator who cantranslatecomplex investmentandfinancial information into clear compelling narratives for a broad audience.
The Senior ManagerExternalCommunications willbe responsible forthe day-to-day management and evaluation of one highly skilledand experienced direct report.
The Senior Manager External Communicationswill report to the Director External Communications.
FinancialReporting
Play a leading role in the articulation of Ontario Teachers advancements against its strategic priorities via shaping and executing our corporate reporting strategy including concept development writing and project management of financial reporting events and materials including the Annual Report mid-year reportand Annual Meeting.
Take leadership ofthe end-to-end annual reportingprocess from concept and narrative framework through final publicationandplanning andexecution of the Annual Meeting.
Workacross the enterpriseincluding senior leadershipacross Investments Finance Risk Sustainable InvestingandLegal toshape financial reportingthemes key messages andstructures ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and priorities
Manage timelines workflows and dependencies to meet immovable publication deadlines.
Corporate &InvestmentCommunications
Developandexecuteproactive communications strategies to buildOntarioTeachers brand and profile.
Contribute to corporate communications initiatives that advance the organizations reputation and strategic priorities.
Engage withinvestment teamsonstrategic communications needs including messaging presentations thought leadership and external materials
Provide communications advice to senior leaders and subject-matter experts on complex or sensitive topics
Media Relations & Issues Management
Execute selectmedia relations activities including drafting materials preparing spokespeople and responding to media inquiries.
Take an active rolein issues management and reputational risk communications including message development and coordination across teams.
Monitor external trends media coverage and stakeholder sentiment relevant to the organization.
General Communications Support
Collaborate with colleagues acrossMarketing & Communicationsto ensure consistency andeffective integration.
Uphold and evolve the organizations voice tone andbrandstandards
Contribute to continuous improvement of communications processes and tools.
Flexible hours during evenings and weekends to meet tight timelines and fast turnarounds as necessaryis essential.
Other duties as assigned.
BachelorsDegreeinEnglish Corporate Communications or Journalism or related field
Minimum8-10 yearsin corporate communications financial communications or reporting
Experience in pension funds asset management financial services or public-sector institutionspreferred
Experience leadingthe delivery of annual reporting preferred
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify technical content
Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams
Critical analysis strategic thinking problem-solving and planning skills
Exceptional writing ability creativity and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively translate complex financial investment and governance content into clear accessible language
Strategic thinker with strong editorial judgment
Highly organized detail-oriented and deadline driven
Confident communicator who can influence without authority
Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
Excellent leadershipteamworkand collaborative skills
Highly motivated and results-driven
Ability toworkduring evenings and weekendsas needed
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What were offering
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
At Ontario Teachers diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought background and experience. Through our Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion check out Life at Teachers.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
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