Job Description
What is the opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity to join RBC BlueBay, investment management business of RBC Global Asset Management, on a 6-month Fixed term contract as an Associate Director, External Communications.
This role supports external communications across EMEA APAC, but also supports award submissions and executive communications, including personal social media accounts.
RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.
What will you do?
* Manage media relations activities: draft / review press releases and manage sign-off procedures.
* Direct media enquiries to relevant spokespeople, assisting with written responses to media requests and collate press coverage.
* Establish and build relationships with both spokespeople and key journalists (tier one and trade press) to aid efforts at proactive media engagement. This includes briefing, facilitating, and managing media interactions.
* Keep abreast of news cycle, spotting tactical opportunities to raise the firm’s profile, leverage spokesperson expertise and promote key products.
* Manage day-to-day activities with suite of PR agencies (UK, Germany, Italy, Nordics) and attend PR agency meetings and calls.
* Proactively pitch to Iberian press according to business priorities in the region.
* Be responsible for the maintenance of the RBC BlueBay Awards log, draft and manage the submissions process for awards entered by RBC BlueBay.
* Promote key press coverage internally and on RBC BlueBay website (liaising with PR agencies and digital agencies).
* Where necessary, cover the Associate Director, Communications and Engagement with drafting, editing, and sending internal communications and intranet updates.
What do you need to succeed?
* Strong background and experience in external communications.
* Experience of working in financial services, preferably within investment management.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
* PR agency experience.
What is in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
* A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
* Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
* Opportunities to work with the best in the field
* Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
* Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
* A world-class training program in financial services.
Agency Notice
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Job Skills
Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Internal Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Oral Communications, Organizational Communications, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:
Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-01-22
Application Deadline:
2026-02-05
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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