Job Description
Job DescriptionWe 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 conferencesQualificationsIf you possess the following, we’d like to hear from you:BA, BS and/or MA, MS in communications, journalism, business, or a related field.Experience in asset management, investment commentary, or financial writing with a portfolio of editorial content that exemplifies superb writing skills and the ability to structure and execute writing projects intended for variety of audiences, including at the CEO-level.The ability to take complex and sophisticated financial concepts and distill and synthesize them into clear and compelling content that is easy for audiences to understand and action.Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and develop and pitch exciting ideas on a consistent basisExceptional writing and communication skills with a keen editorial eye for detail and a strong background in fact-checking.Intellectual curiosity and a good knowledge of capital markets and/or institutional investing.Digitally savvy with a good understanding of digital tools and channels, including social media, search, and content marketing.Experience working with cross-functional teams and vendors (e.g., Portfolio Management, Media Relations, Legal, creative services, and investment professionals).Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency at prioritization, proven experience with simultaneously managing multiple tasks, and the ability to operate under scheduled deadlines.Additional InformationVisit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-LR1At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Disclaimer:CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.