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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 12-15 years of total work experience
- 3-5 years of management experience
- Background in a philanthropic function
BNY Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BNY and has not been reviewed or approved by BNY.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive options with a $0‑premium plan for eligible lower earners, expanded mental‑health support with personalized therapy, and strong income protection through short‑ and long‑term disability. These features have been recently enhanced and are paired with dental and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides 16 weeks of fully paid time for all parents, with added support such as adoption assistance. This breadth offers strong coverage for major family events.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a company match and Roth options to support long‑term savings. Additional financial programs like tuition assistance and savings vehicles complement retirement readiness.
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What We Do
We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. For 240 years we have partnered alongside our clients to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
