Associate, Corporate Communications

Who We Are

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

What We Offer

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work

Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely

Generous PTO and Parental leave

Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Summary

Reporting to the Executive Creative Director and working closely with the entire corporate communications team, the communications associate will assist in the development, execution, and day-to-day communications activities for OCC, including design, creative and external relations. 

From a creative and design perspective:

• Manage the corporate communications project workflow process.
• Support communication production design, using branded templates, to engage and inform colleagues and external audiences about the company’s mission, values, activities and milestones.
• Work with printers and promotional merchandise vendors to obtain quotes and produce materials.
• Track requests for OCC’s intellectual property, including our logo and brand images, to ensure correct assets are delivered to relevant stakeholders and are cataloged
• Assist with onsite internal video production.
• Manage internal talent releases and maintain up-to-date image library.
• Support other creative activities, and perform other duties as needed.

 From an external relations perspective:

• Work with the external communications team to execute public relations strategies.
• Draft and distribute OCC news releases, including monthly volume releases.
• Manage calendars for editorial content and speaking engagements.
• Monitor news and produce daily summary reports for internal distribution.
• Track and measure results of PR and social media efforts.
• Manage requests for sponsorships and charitable giving initiatives and assist with the creation of branded advertising and collateral for external events.
• Support other external activities, and perform other duties as needed.

Candidates may be asked to submit samples of work or provide a link to a portfolio.

Some travel may be required – less than 10 percent

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• Strong design, writing, and verbal communications skills
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work with senior-level staff

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 1-2 years’ experience in design, communications or public relations

Certificates or Licenses:

None