Associate, Canada Communications

About this role

BlackRock Overview:

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. As of December 31, 2023, BlackRock’s AUM was $10+ trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles across public and private markets. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. As of year-end 2023, the firm had approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

About this role

• We are looking for an Associate to lead Corporate Communications for Canada, working across regional and global businesses to advance BlackRock’s purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being
• Based in Toronto, you will partner with a range of internal stakeholders to help drive demand for BlackRock’s commercial priorities and to promote BlackRock’s investment and market views
• You will work closely with local leaders (including the Canada Country Head, Business Heads and Chief Operating Officer) as well as NY-based Communications and Marketing leaders to develop and execute a regional communications strategy
• Your role will include proactive and reactive PR, executive spokesperson platforms, social media and events

Primary responsibilities

Communications (proactive and reactive PR)

• Drive corporate brand and commercial priorities to build awareness, ensure alignment across global communications efforts and implement in Canada for institutional investors, financial advisors and end investors
• Build trust in the region through communications & spokesperson platforms (proactively identify opportunities to build visibility across key audiences, craft corporate materials and messaging)
• Earned media day-to-day lead for reactive and proactive opportunities across brands

• Lead all aspects of key executive spokesperson platforms for Canada, which includes:
  • Coordinate full editorial calendar across all platform engagements: media, partnerships, social, content
  • Implement and manage social media account(s) for executives
  • Source new opportunities to reach institutional investors, financial advisors and end investors
  • Coordinate Direct marketing opportunities with executive spokespeople
  • Coordinate and support event and conference appearance (talking points, logistics)
  • Coordinate meetings across marketing and corporate communication partners
  • Report and measure impact across all executive efforts (delivered quarterly)

• Communications and media relations support for proprietary events to amplify thought leadership and increase visibility among key audience segments. Identify event partnership and thought leadership opportunities across BlackRock Canada leadership

Social media

• Develop and implement social media best practices to drive visibility of BlackRock and iShares Canada social channels
• Measure and report on social activations/efforts to identify opportunities to optimize content across social channels and quantify business impact  
• Manage paid social campaigns end-to-end  

Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in corporate communications or journalism within the financial services industry and/or agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style as needed
• Existing close relationships with influential journalists and media specializing in financial markets
• Understanding of the asset management industry, investment products and strategies, capital markets and issues facing institutional and retail investors
• High degree of professional discretion, integrity and judgment
• A team-player and self-starter, with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
• Able to multitask and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to bring creativity, curiosity, and innovative thinking to everything you do

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.