Director of Investment Communications

At First Republic, we care about our people.

Founded in 1985, we offer extraordinary client service in private banking, private business banking and private wealth management.

We believe that personal connections are everything and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients.

You’ll always feel empowered and valued here. 
 
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First Republic Private Wealth Management is comprised of investment management, brokerage, trust, financial planning and insurance professionals.

We offer customized wealth management solutions for our clients from a wide array of services including comprehensive investment management, financial planning, estate planning, trust services, endowment management and more.

Our goal is to understand our clients’ unique needs and support them throughout a lifetime of financial goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Director of Investment Communications
The Director of Investment Communications will be a key member of the Investment Management and Research (IMR) team, contributing to First Republic Private Wealth Management’s commitment to deliver clear, concise, timely and valuable information and viewpoints to Wealth Managers and their clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and synthesizing investment research across all markets and producing materials appropriate to the cadence, tone and format that engages Wealth Managers and their clients.

A particular focus will be on identifying developing and publishing on investment themes sourced both internally and externally.

The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating research with the broader Private Wealth Management (PWM) organization, examples include preparing materials for client events.

The Director will be an active contributor to the investment process and participate in investment committee meetings.

 
The Director will be expected to lead a team that develops, coordinates, curates, and publishes reports for use in client presentations.

The role will require communication with colleagues throughout PWM, the use of third party research tools (e.g.

MSCI, Bloomberg) and analytical comparisons of data produce appropriate charts, graphs, and other visuals.

The Director will work collaboratively with colleagues across the IMR platform to meet client facing publishing opportunities.

 
What you’ll do as a Director of Investment Communications:

– Author and publish appropriate content at a cadence relevant for Wealth Managers and their clients

– Enhance the existing publishing process, and coordinate with risk, legal, compliance and other internal partners to ensure a consistent and timely delivery of all IMR out-bound materials

– Lead the weekly Market Week call to solicit and synthesize topical investment ideas

– Demonstrate thought leadership and critical thinking in the development of client-facing investment research materials focused on thematic investing opportunities and risks

– Collaborate with Wealth Managers and marketing colleagues to deliver timely responses to client requests

– Maintain awareness of all internal policies used in the production of client-facing materials

– Lead a publishing team that develops unique, thoughtful, topical content that can be leveraged across the PWM platform

Qualifications

You could be a great fit if you have:

– Strong analytical, and written and or communication skills

– MBA and/or CFA preferred

– Knowledge of financial markets and investment management

– At least 5 years’ experience in investment marketing, investment writing, publishing

– Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

– Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

– Willingness and ability to work as a team player and seek feedback

 
Job Demands:

– Must be able to review and analyze data reports and manuals; must be computer proficient.

– Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone and in person.

– Must be able to travel as position requires.

 
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Are you willing to take initiative and make decisions?

Are you willing to go the extra mile because you love what you do and how you can contribute as a team?

Do you want the freedom to grow and the opportunity to take charge of your own career?

If so, then come join us.
 
We want hard working team players.

You’ll have the independence to learn, lead and drive change.

A culture of extraordinary service, empowerment and stability—that’s the First Republic way.

Come join us!
 
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.
 
First Republic is subject to federal laws that restrict the employment of individuals with certain types of criminal histories, including FDIA Section 19 and FINRA.

To the extent not inconsistent with our obligations under those federal laws and regulations, First Republic will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles and San Francisco ban-the-box laws.

We’re always on the lookout for top talent and are adding new jobs every week.

First Republic Bank is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status or any other legally protected category, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Banking products and services are offered by First Republic Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender

Investment Advisory services are provided by First Republic Investment Management, Inc.

Trust services are provided by First Republic Trust Company and First Republic Trust Company of Delaware LLC.

Brokerage services are offered through First Republic Securities Company, LLC, Member FINRA / SIPC .

Insurance services are provided through First Republic Securities Company, DBA Grand Eagle Insurance Services, LLC, CA Insurance License # 0I13184, and First Republic Investment Management, DBA Eagle Private Insurance Services, CA Insurance License # 0K93728.

Investment, Insurance and Advisory Products and Services, and Foreign Exchange Transactions, are Not FDIC Insured or Insured by Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit, Not Bank Guaranteed and May Lose Value.

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