Manager, Strategic Communications

We are looking for a dynamic Manager to join CPP Investments Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) team for an 18-month contract.

This role is for you if you have an interest in financial communications, display exceptional organizational skills, and are interested in bolstering our organization’s reputation, global brand and thought leadership efforts. If you have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and have worked in corporate communications, this role is for you.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent writing skills, attention to detail, negotiation prowess, demonstrable business literacy and an ability to quickly grasp complexity.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategic Communications, this position is responsible for managing key strategic thought leadership-related relationships for the organization. You will work directly with the Fund’s senior executives on external profile opportunities (incl. conferences and industry events, sponsorships, etc.). You will be asked to contribute to speech writing, developing briefing notes and coordinating the external appearances of our Senior Management Team.

You will maintain and deliver on annual partnership strategies with organizations such as the World Economic Forum, Milken Institute, World Business Counsel for Sustainable Development, among others. In your capacity, you will also gain exposure to CPP Investments’ Insights Institute and have the ability to help shape original thought leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute plans for where and how our senior leadership speaks and presents externally (incl. annual programs and strategic engagements as well as new inbound assessments).
• In partnership with internal stakeholders, support the external engagements and partnership programs for the Office of the Chief Sustainability Officer (incl. inbound engagement assessments, partnership requests, etc.).
• Manage key strategic relationships with media event platforms, global sustainability organizations and select think tanks to ensure the organization is represented at most thought after influential platforms (events, conferences, closed door discussions, etc.).
• Oversee the external and internal engagement protocols for employees speaking at or attending global events and conferences

Requirements

If you possess the following, we’d like to hear from you:

• College or university degree required in relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Sustainability, Economics)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills, PowerPoint, Word
• Requisite experience in a fast-paced, complex, and high visibility organization
• Experience in a communications agency, consulting, or financial services environment
• Commands the ability to distill complex information into compelling, concise content and produce targeted materials for a variety of audiences
• Ability to operate through ambiguity
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated and highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Robust understanding and proficiency with corporate use of social platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to function well in a professional, high performance, and deadline-oriented culture
• Able to work flexible hours outside of core office hours as required
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and exhibiting a high level of professionalism at all times