Director, Internal Communications

Overview :

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.

C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches in 23 states and commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast.

Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ : FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets.

The Director of Internal Communications is responsible for developing and executing dynamic communication strategies to effectively align, engage and inspire employees across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Works with the Head of Internal Communications to develop and execute SVB’s internal communication strategy to support the company’s business objectives

Develops and executes comprehensive internal communication strategies to support the company’s vision, values and culture objectives

Collaborates closely with and serves as advisor to business leaders to : Develop and implement internal communication plans to promote enterprise-wide initiatives and executive priorities via a variety of channels, including crafting key messages, producing live engagement events, presentations, videos and other communication materials

Evolve corporate storytelling and align communications to company’s culture and priorities

Deliver crisp and clear communications with creative, strong narratives

Maintain consistency in messaging across all internal channels

Collects timely data to support business initiatives through focus groups, surveys, town halls, one-on-one interviews, and other methodology;

evaluates and applies the data to evolve communication and engagement strategies.

Establishes and tracks metrics that help correlate internal communications programs to employee engagement.

Qualifications :

15 years of corporate communications experience, including experience with organizational communication planning, execution, and measurement OR High School diploma or GED with 19 years of corporate communications experience, including experience with organizational communication planning, execution, and measurement

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related fieldsExperience in Financial Services..

Demonstrated business acumen and skills in translating business strategies to comprehensive internal communication strategies

Outstanding oral and written communication and editing skills with a proven talent for storytelling

Demonstrated experience producing employee events (town halls, all-hands, etc ) designed to align, inspire and engage employees.

Demonstrated ability to understand multiple, diverse stakeholders, anticipate impact of company actions on company culture, and translate complex issues into clear, simple and consistent messages and themes.

Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of internal partners in a global organization

Proven ability to significantly influence stakeholders using a thoughtful communication plan to align people or groups

Strong interpersonal / written communication skills aligned to the company’s tone and messaging.

Demonstrated track record of creative programs executed to meet business objectives

Experience working with and advising executives

For New York, the base pay for this position is generally between $159,250 $276,033 per year. For Boston, the base pay for this position is generally between $ 152,563 $ 264,442 per year.

Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and / or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined.

More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here : .