Internal Communications Lead

Sequoia Financial Group is a growing Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), headquartered in Northeast Ohio, offering financial planning and wealth management services. At Sequoia, we exist with a singular purpose: to enrich lives. Our values define how we behave and guide us through the pursuit of our purpose to enrich lives. At Sequoia, our core values are:

• Integrity. We act in the best interests of others by providing an honest, consistent experience for our clients and team.
• Passion. We pursue our full potential, seeking to continually enhance and evolve our ability to serve our clients and team.
• Teamwork. We subordinate our egos to work together for the benefit of our clients.

Our promise to team members is that you will grow with us. From experienced advisors to new college grads to transitioning principals, every team member will find Sequoia a place to refine their professional mission, move into new opportunities, go deeper, and lead further. We are built to help you build a career here as a long-term contributor in our work to enrich lives for generations.

Summary of the Position

The Internal Communications Lead is responsible for the development and execution of the internal communications strategy for our organization to drive team engagement and strengthen the firm's culture. You will work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to ensure that all internal communication is clear, consistent, and aligned with the company's goals and values.

With the framework of a recent brand refresh firmly established, the Internal Communications Lead will be responsible for embedding Sequoia's Built For You brand into the day-to-day operating model at Sequoia. And with Sequoia's growth trajectory, having the operating structure to reinforce the cultural and team behavior norms is essential for driving Sequoia's next era of growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of the internal communications strategy for the organization, including key messaging, communication channels, and tactics.
• Create and deliver internal communications content, including email updates, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations.
• Work with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that all internal communication is aligned with business objectives and supports the company's culture and values.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications, and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure that internal communications are timely and relevant.
• Identify opportunities to promote team member engagement and help foster a positive company culture.
• Manage crisis communications, ensuring all leaders and applicable stakeholders are informed and up-to-date
• Manage and maintain the company's internal communication tools, ensuring they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with the company's goals and values.
• Manage internal events and other initiatives to promote team engagement and strengthen the company culture.

Requirements

Required Skills/Experience

• BA/BS
• 10+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or related field
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with content creation and delivery (i.e. email, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations)
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the organization
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to lead self and others through change
• Effective operating in and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamically changing organization

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience managing and maintaining internal communication tools is a plus (MS Outlook, Salesforce, Asana)