Senior Director, Communications, Sustainability and RBC Thought Leadership
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Job Description
What is the opportunity?
This fast-paced role acts as a trusted senior advisor and communications lead to executives across a number of high profile portfolios for the bank related to sustainability - including climate, environmental and social topics and diversity & inclusion - as well as RBC Thought Leadership. You will help shape narratives and deliver communications strategies and tactics to profile the bank's efforts, manage reputation, deliver on business priorities and engage employees across a range of activities. As a member of the Corporate Communications Senior Management Team and reporting to the SVP, you will help to set the strategic direction of this dynamic and high performing global group.
What will you do?
- Strategic counsel - act as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert and communications lead to executives in sustainability, climate, D&I, community impact and thought leadership
- External communications & media relations - plan and execute multi-channel strategic communications and media strategies that drive positive coverage and enhance our brand on key enterprise topics, working in close collaboration with partners in marketing
- Reputation management - lead communications strategy and response on reputational issues related to climate, D&I, environmental and social topics, sustainability and corporate philanthropy; act as spokesperson for media on these topics and provide communications counsel and media training for executives
- Internal communications - oversee, coordinate and deliver a wide range of high impact tactics through multiple channels to increase employee engagement and understanding on topics including climate, D&I, sustainability, employee giving and volunteering and corporate philanthropy
- Relationship management - build and foster relationships across the bank to connect and align activities across the enterprise and act as a trusted point of contact
- Team management - lead and engage a team of high performing professionals, with a focus on empowerment, coaching and development
- Department leadership - partner with and support the Senior Vice President, Communications as a member of the Corporate Communications Senior Management Team to help foster an engaged and future-focused team of strategic communications advisors
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Seasoned communicator with experience as a strategic advisor to top executives
- A proven track record of experience in corporate communications roles covering media relations, issues management, employee communications and speech writing
- A strong understanding of the issues and evolving landscape related to climate and ESG
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus in a large and global matrixed organization
- Top tier people leadership capabilities with experience building and coaching high performing and engaged teams
Nice-to-have
- Experience working in government/politics and/or with policymakers
- A strong understanding of the financial services industry
What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best. Our team is defined by 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 bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
- Approachable and caring leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team that prioritizes employee well-being and work-life balance ("burnout" is not in our vocabulary)
- Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Crisis Management, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Internal Communications, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Oral Communications, Organizational Communications, Organizational Savvy and PoliticsAdditional Job Details
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