Manager/ AVP - Internal Communications - Bank

As a Manager/AVP - Internal Communications at our Client, a Leading Bank in Mumbai, your role will be crucial in planning and delivering impactful internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement, organizational alignment, and leadership communication. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between management and employees, ensuring the effective cascade of important business messages and fostering a strong corporate culture within the bank. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Planning & Execution** - Develop and execute internal communication plans aligned with the bank's strategic priorities, transformation initiatives, and cultural goals. - Ensure consistent and transparent communication across departments, business units, and employee levels. - **Leadership & Executive Communication** - Craft internal messaging and content for the leadership team, including speeches, town hall scripts, video messages, and Q&A briefs. - Organize and manage leadership visibility initiatives such as CEO updates, executive blogs, and fireside chats. - **Campaign Development & Delivery** - Lead internal communication campaigns to support HR, compliance, operations, and marketing initiatives. - Create toolkits, messaging frameworks, and communication cascades for effective rollout across regions or business units. - **Content Creation & Channel Management** - Write, edit, and produce high-quality internal content for intranet, newsletters, internal social platforms, and employee engagement apps. - Maintain and enhance communication platforms, ensuring content is timely, relevant, and engaging. - **Employee Engagement & Experience** - Support the design and execution of employee engagement programs, cultural events, and recognition campaigns. - Collaborate with HR and L&D teams to communicate programs that promote belonging, career growth, and continuous learning. - **Measurement & Reporting** - Track and analyze communication effectiveness using engagement metrics, feedback surveys, and digital analytics. - Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field. - 7-12 years of progressive experience in internal or corporate communications, preferably in a bank, financial institution, or regulated corporate environment. **Key Skills:** - Excellent communication, writing, and storytelling abilities. - Strategic mindset with attention to detail and execution. - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. - Proficiency in communication tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Yammer, or enterprise intranet platforms. - Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and cross-functional inputs. In addition to the mentioned details, the JD contains no additional details about the company.,