Global Head of Public Relations, Managing Director

State Street is looking for a Global Head of Public Relations to join its Global Marketing team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with experience in financial services, excellent client relationship skills and a passion for media relations. Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and cultivate strong relationships across teams and stakeholders. Strong writing skills required.

Why this role is important to us

Public and media relations play an integral role in managing and protecting the reputation of the company. As a member of the Global Marketing team, it is an opportunity to help shape our key messages to external audiences and manage the media relations program for one the leading global financial services companies.

What you will be responsible for

As the Global Head of Public Relations, you will

• Provide strategic counsel on reputation management matters
• Lead strategic direction and management of global PR and social media programs and teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and national press across trades and broadcast
• Manage global PR agency network across North America, EMEA and APAC
• Act as spokesperson for the company and reputation management issues
• Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders including key executive management team, business group leaders, spokespeople and other Global Marketing team colleagues

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Deep media relations expertise and relationships
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills and the ability to understand complex information and communicate it in simple terms to various audiences.
• Proven track record of collaborating with colleagues in different teams and across geographies.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and clients with changing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, deadline-driven, high stakes environment.
• Professional, calm under pressure and client service oriented.
• Detail-oriented, advanced writing skills, and the ability to communicate across all levels.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in media relations and communications

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.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

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