Corporate Communications Business Partner – Principal

• Serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders, business line leaders, support units and project teams
• Identify, prioritize, develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies supporting organizational change and business initiatives
• Lead communication strategies supporting business transformation and colleague engagement
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans aligned with business priorities, stakeholder needs and key initiatives
• Advise senior leaders on communication approaches supporting strategic goals and organizational change
• Translate complex business strategies, programs and initiatives into clear, audience-focused communications and materials
• Create executive communications, leadership briefings, FAQs, talking points and related resources
• Manage end-to-end communication programs from strategy and executive consultation through content development, production and delivery
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to gather input, align messaging and create a coordinated colleague experience
• Evaluate communication effectiveness through feedback, engagement data and adoption indicators, adjusting strategies as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, leadership consulting and content strategy
• 5+ years of experience demonstrating exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for detail, clarity, tone and audience alignment
• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale campaigns or engagement initiatives
• 5+ years of strong business acumen and understanding of the banking or financial services industry
• 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment
• Thorough background check required for all new hires
• Must comply with applicable enterprise policies, laws and regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act requirements
• Responsible for reporting suspicious activity and customer complaints
• Responsible for reporting ethical concerns to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that align with organizational goals, stakeholder needs, and business initiatives. Proven ability to translate complex business concepts into clear, audience-focused communications while managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement.

• Corporate Communications
• Content Strategy
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Business Acumen
• Exceptional Writing Skills

• Communication Strategy Development
• Content Development
• Campaign Management
• Audience-Focused Communication
• Project Management

• Leadership Consulting
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Strategic Thinking

• Banking Industry
• Financial Services
• Enterprise Policies
• Bank Secrecy Act Compliance
• Ethics Reporting