SVP, Public Engagement Communications

Bring your ideas. Make history. BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of SVP, Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. This role is located in Washington, DC – Hybrid.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Develop and lead communications strategies to support BNY Mellon’s public affairs engagement on major regulatory and policy developments that span US, EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, with a particular focus in DC and in alignment with the Public Policy and Government Affairs team.
• Closely partner with cross-functional teams on evolving the company’s communications programs for sustainability, community solution, and Belonging and Inclusion initiatives.
• Lead external communications for BNY Mellon’s key strategic growth locations worldwide, with a focus on regional and local media engagement.
• Develop integrated storytelling to support and elevate the voice and work of BNY Mellon, including media relations, thought leadership, talking points, crisis response and internal activation.
• Generate new ideas and collaborate with other members of the communications team and internal stakeholders in a matrixed, fast-paced, creative environment.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• 10 years of external communications experience, preferably with a strong focus on financial services and/ or leading public affairs and advocacy programs. 
• Significant experience developing and executing comprehensive corporate communications, content and messaging, and public relations programs across a variety of deliverables and audiences. Proven experience writing for senior executives, political leaders, or other leading spokespeople. 
• Skilled writer and editor with outstanding attention to detail; experience crafting and editing high-quality strategic communications for internal (C-Suite) and external audiences.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and a personal reputation for honesty, integrity, and above-reproach ethics.
• Strong experience/knowledge of techniques for driving reputation and brand and advancing messaging in the market.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.