Executive Communications, VP

Who we are looking for

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges through solutions, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged professionals are essential to our success.

Our commitment to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It’s also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

Who we are looking for

The Executive Communications role will be responsible for developing and elevating global messaging for some of the company’s top executives. This seasoned communications professional will craft high-level narratives that amplify our strategy, elevate our external presence, and deliver successful results and outcomes.

Candidate must have proven experience in successful executive speechwriting, strong overall knowledge of the trends impacting the industry, and the ability to communicate effectively to an institutional audience. Candidate must be able to convey a strong executive tone and capture various executives’ voices.

To be successful in this role you are self-starter, you are able to act as a guide and strategic advisor, you have strong influencing capabilities, and you can execute in a fast-paced environment.

Why this role is important to us

You will be joining the Institutional Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities.

Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

• Develop short- and long-form executive communications (employee communications, client communications, conference speeches, op-eds, social media posts, etc.)
• Curate and do speechwriting for executive speaking engagements at events, conferences, partnering closely with our events team.
• Elevate the presence and messaging for our executive leadership team. Craft narratives and an executive communications plan that build upon our corporate narrative and positions us as a leader and innovator in the financial services industry.
• Tailor speeches and communication to appropriate target audiences including clients, investors, employees and the community.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Deep understanding of the financial markets and institutional financial services. Strong business acumen, including the ability to understand complex business topics (such as economic trends, sustainability and financial reporting) and translate that information into executive-level messages for external and internal audiences.
• Experience in writing in B2B financial services firms. Excellence and deep experience in executive speechwriting for the C-suite, preferably for an institutional investment firm.
• Excellent grammar and communications skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Strong track record of creating a larger communications strategies while maintaining an execution oriented mindset. Proven ability in generating compelling points of view, strategies and content ideas. Ability to orchestrate the right messages for the right audiences in the right channels.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.