Communications Manager

•        Contribute to communications activities at both the local and regional level. Be a key part of the SG Americas communications team with responsibilities across the region while leading all internal and external communications activities for Societe Generale Canada, working directly with senior leaders of the firm, its business units and support units.

•        Develop great ideas and make them happen. Develop standout content across multiple channels including written messages, social media, video, visuals/graphics and presentations to enhance staff engagement.

•        Find opportunities for internal messages to also make an impact with external audiences via social media channels (specifically LinkedIn) for both the SG Canada platform as well as SG Canada senior management. Identify press, event and sponsored conference opportunities and work with local management and the SG Americas Communications team to develop and execute on those ideas.

•        Drive content development and execution to support SG Canada strategic & executive messaging. Lead the planning and execution of both executive level internal/external communications and social media messaging for SG Canada CEO and other key executives.

•        In conjunction with the SG Americas Communications team, develop the strategies, channels and approach to deliver messages to SG Canada employees in ways that helps both educate and inspire them but doesn’t overwhelm them. Produce internal communication materials, including videos, articles, Q&As, and coordinate the distribution of those materials via traditional or digital methods.

•        Wear your advisor and collaborator hat. Work closely with the SG Americas Communications team and Canadian management team. Contribute as a key member of the SG Americas Editorial Committee. Advise/propose/execute strategies and tactics across the different communications channels (marketing/advertising, conferences, events, internal comms, digital, etc.) that make an impact in both Canada and across the Americas region.

•        Promote SG as an employer of choice. Work in partnership with the Head of Human Resources to develop and implement SG Canada Employer Branding Strategy with a strong linkage to the Societe Generale global strategy. In conjunction with SG’s Campus manager, enhance relationships with external key stakeholder such as universities, schools, etc.

•        Participate in crisis/business continuity messaging as it relates to internal communications or operational or business situations.

•        Maintain budget reports and timelines for each assigned project. Perform all SG Canada communications risk and control requirements.

•        Regionally, reporting to the Head of Communications, Americas; locally reporting to the SG Canada CEO.

Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media tools/applications, video development and editing, basic website design/editing and CMS management.

Desired / Plus: SharePoint

Competencies:

•        Creative thinker

•        Strong writer

•        Strong organizational skills

•        Excellent interpersonal skills

•        Attention to detail

•        Excellent oral and written communication skills

•        Team player with ability to interface with all levels of staff and management

•        Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

•        Ability to work independently

Qualifications:

Experience Needed:

•        5+ years in communications, marketing or public relations

Desired / Plus:

•        Experience with investment banking, brokerage or financial services firm.

Educational Requirements:

•        Bachelor's degree

Desired / Plus:

•        Degree in communications, marketing, digital, journalism or public relations. MBA or master's degree in those disciplines a plus.

Languages: (Other than English)

•        Bilingual French and English (required)

LANGUAGE: 

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

OUR BENEFITS:

WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY AT SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE

Competitive compensation & benefits offering, including but not limited to:

• Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days 
  • Supportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policy 
  • Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories (health, training, electronics etc.)

Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program to you and your immediate family

Various Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to engage with such as Pride and Allies, American Women Network, Black Leadership Network, One planet, etc.

• A culture of continuous development by encouraging our employees various training programs (online training and coaching platform such as Coursera, GoFluent, Pluralsight, First Finance, and others)

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)