Communications Manager

What is the opportunity?

The Communications Manager for RBC Capital Markets in the United States will provide thoughtful and strategic communications for RBC Capital Markets' U.S. Investment Banking, U.S. Municipal Finance and U.S. Corporate Banking businesses. They will contribute positively to RBC's external image in the U.S. through innovative and differentiated employee and external communications.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for U.S. Investment Banking, Municipal Finance and Corporate Banking aligned with business objectives and growth priorities
• Build RBC's brand visibility and reputation in the U.S. through proactive media relations, thought leadership and strategic content development
• Identify and mitigate reputational risks through issues management, executive messaging, and stakeholder engagement
• Identify and maintain strong relationships with key financial and business media to secure strategic coverage
• Lead proactive outreach for major announcements, including executive appointments, transactions and market insights
• Partner with U.S. PR agency to amplify reach and coordinate campaigns
• Identify and assist with media training for new spokespeople
• Create compelling internal content across multiple channels
• Support employee engagement through timely, relevant communications and events support that reinforce culture and business priorities
• Design and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and impact
• Research emerging trends and best practices to keep strategies current and competitive

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of relevant corporate communications experience, PR firm or financial services/professional services firm preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated success in media relations, including securing strategic placements in business and financial press
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player and relationship builder
• Established relationships with business and financial media
• Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of communication and social media principles and best practices

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
• Continued opportunities for career advancement
• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC
  

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $85,000-145,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.