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About the Role

This role plays a leading part in developing and executing the organization's external communications strategy and advising on brand and reputation strategies for specific asset classes. It requires a strong communicator capable of translating complex investment concepts into clear, compelling narratives for a broad audience. While not having direct people management, the role involves coaching junior team members.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute proactive communications strategies to build brand and profile.
Contribute to corporate communications initiatives that advance the organization’s reputation and strategic priorities.
Act as a primary advisor to key investment groups on strategic communications matters, including messaging, media engagement, presentations, thought leadership, issues management, and branding.
Shape and execute announcements related to new and existing investments across the global portfolio.
Provide communications advice to senior leaders and subject-matter experts on complex or sensitive topics.
Support annual and sustainability reporting activities.
Advance proactive and reactive media relations, including serving as a media spokesperson where appropriate.
Execute strategic executive speaking engagements, including drafting materials, preparing spokespeople, and event logistics.
Take an active role in reputation management, including working with investment teams and portfolio companies to mitigate risks.
Monitor external trends, media coverage, and stakeholder sentiment relevant to the organization.
Collaborate with colleagues across Marketing & Communications to ensure consistency and effective integration.
Uphold and evolve the organization’s voice, tone, and brand standards.
Monitor for industry and sector developments, identifying and making recommendations on key issues, opportunities, and risks.
Contribute to continuous improvement of communications processes and tools.
Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts and manage performance.
Ensure complete confidentiality and discretion while preparing communication plans for sensitive issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Corporate Communications or Journalism, or related field.
Critical analysis, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and planning skills.
Exceptional writing ability, creativity, and oral communication skills.
Ability to effectively translate complex financial, investment, and governance content into clear, accessible language.
Strategic thinker with strong editorial judgment.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline driven.
Confident communicator who can influence without authority.
Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity.
Excellent leadership, teamwork and collaborative skills.
Highly motivated and results-driven.
Ability to work during evenings and weekends as needed.
Minimum 8-10 years in corporate communications or media relations.
Experience in pension funds, asset management, financial services, or public-sector institutions preferred.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify technical content.
Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Skills

Corporate Communications
Media Relations
External Communications Strategy
Brand and Reputation Management
Investment Communications
Messaging Development
Media Engagement
Presentation Skills
Thought Leadership
Issues Management
Executive Speaking Engagements
Reputation Management
Risk Mitigation
Trend Monitoring
Stakeholder Sentiment Analysis
Cross-functional Collaboration
Brand Standards
Process Improvement
Project Management
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
Confidentiality
Discretion
Critical Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Problem-Solving
Planning
Writing
Editing
Oral Communication
Translating Complex Content
Editorial Judgment
Organization
Detail-Orientation
Deadline Management
Influencing
Navigating Complexity
Navigating Ambiguity
Leadership
Teamwork
Collaboration
Motivation
Results-Driven

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Flexible hours
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
8-10 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Corporate Communications or Journalism, or related field

Benefits

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
Deferred Incentive Program
Competitive time off
Flexible Travel Program (option to work abroad for up to a month each year)
Employee discount programs (Edvantage and Perkopolis)

About the Company

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

Equal Opportunity

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.