Responsibilities

• Supporting proactive and reactive media engagement for the firm’s Global Investment Banking business.
• Establish, develop and maintain day-to-day relationships with key financial journalists and help them as they write about investment banking and the firm with commentary from the bank’s spokespeople
• Serve as counsel to our spokespeople and partners on media, reputation and communications strategy
• Partner with senior executives and deal teams to deliver clear, credible messaging in fast-moving market environments to position the business as a trusted voice in the investment banking ecosystem through media engagement
• Sourcing comment opportunities and writing pitches for thought leadership comment opportunities in the financial and international media
• Engage with broadcast and print media around our proprietary conferences including our Global Leveraged Finance conference, Global Healthcare conference and TMC, and other investor events
• Fully managing logistics for media interviews or background conversations, and supporting our spokespeople throughout these interactions by curating key messaging and media training
• Collaborating across the organization on internal communications, social media and content development
• Assisting in creating analysis and measurement reports for the regional Communications team; creating and maintaining media lists
• Handling audit and other Compliance requirements for pre-approvals, disclosures, and logging of public appearances by spokespeople

Preferred

• Agency or in-house media relations experience preferred, ideally supporting banking or financial services companies
• BA in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism preferred, but this is not essential
• Advanced understanding of media monitoring tools, and comfort using technology to compile media analysis reports on a regular basis

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.
• Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
• We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.
• Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.