Director, Corporate & Advisor Communications

The Job/What You'll Do:

The Director of Corporate and Advisor Communications is responsible for overseeing and managing the communication strategies and initiatives to ensure the visibility of AssetMark and its executives as well as to create appropriate and effective messaging for our advisors.  This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of corporate communications, public relations, and advisor engagement. The ideal candidate will lead a team to ensure consistent, clear, and impactful messaging that aligns with AssetMark’s strategic goals and values.   

This is a full-time position in our Concord, CA office with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities: 

Strategic Communication Planning 

• Develop and implement communication strategies that support AssetMark’s business objectives and enhance its corporate reputation
• Align messaging with AssetMark’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring consistency across all communication channels
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand and address corporate communication needs

Corporate Communications 

• Oversee the creation and distribution of corporate communications, including press releases, corporate announcements, internal updates, and advisor communication
• Manage relationships with media and other external stakeholders to promote AssetMark’s brand and reputation
• Develop crisis communications plans and lead response efforts in times of company-wide issues or emergencies

Advisor Communications 

• Work with content strategists to ensure the right tone, voice, and messaging for our advisors and end clients
• Partner with content strategists to ensure messaging is consistent, impactful, and timely
• Oversee the management of communications channels, including the website, intranet, and social media platforms

Leadership and Team Development 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, HR, and legal to ensure integrated communications strategies

Measurement and Analysis 

• Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of corporate and advisor communications initiative
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on communication outcomes and areas for improvement
• Continuously evaluate and refine communication strategies based on feedback and performance metrics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms
• Client-focused
• Innovation-minded
• Lateral agility 
• Collaborative, curious, and resourceful 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or equivalent field \Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field
• Experience in a corporate environment, particularly in financial services or a similar industry
• Knowledge of media relations, crisis communication, and public relations
• Familiarity with analytics tools for measuring communication effectiveness
• Experience with content management systems and multi-media production

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $130,000-$190,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.