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Director, Corporate Communications Manager

BNY Mellon
20 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Washington
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’
growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart
of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s
investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough
technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that
redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet
advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of
finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of
something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Corporate
Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. This role can be
located in Washington D.C., or New York City.

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

* Manage a team of external communications professionals and less experienced
managers dedicated to setting and implementing the external communication
strategy by identifying and pursuing key opportunities that advance and
protect the company's reputation.
* Direct strategic, proactive external communication plans at the corporate
level using traditional, social, and digital channels.
* Support external communications around the company's major corporate events
and in support of regulatory filings.
* Collaborate closely with key leaders and the Investor Relations team to
ensure the company is best positioned externally.
* Support the development of messaging and external positioning for key
sensitive and reputational issues, working closely with Legal and the
business.
* Provide thought leadership on organizational initiatives and
products/services pertaining to external communications and reputational
management.
* Manage the performance of assigned professional staff and less experienced
managers, coaching and guiding them.
* Play a central role in implementing external communications strategies and
contribute to the development of a compelling corporate narrative that
advances the company's reputation and understanding of its strategy.
* Direct a media relations program, including providing counsel and guidance to
key executive stakeholders on appropriate messaging and profiling.
* Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, educating reporters
on the company and its capabilities and identifying opportunities to advance
the company's external communications strategy.
* Ensure consistency of approach and messaging across the team.
* Responsible for the achievement of department goals and objectives, talent
management, supervision of members of a global team, and management of
budgets across programs.
* Modify approaches based upon local regulations and requirements.

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

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
required. Degree in Marketing/Communications is preferred.
* 12-15 years of total work experience with at least 3-5 years of management
experience preferred.
* Background in a philanthropic function preferred.

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America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025

World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025

“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY 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,
including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through
moments that matter.

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

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our
employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $130,000
and $230,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if
hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience
and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package,
which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings,
discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and
Company-sponsored benefit programs. 
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base
salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time,
including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic
location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.