Job Description

We are seeking an experienced professional to contribute to the development of critical and high-impact financial and corporate communications materials for external and internal audiences, primarily the investment community, and C-Suite and Board-level executives.

_ This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include a combination of both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work, to be based in either Los Angeles, CA or Dallas, TX_.

** Job Summary**

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader. With number one rankings in each of its key end markets, including transportation, water, environment and facilities, the company delivers professional services across the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to consulting and construction management. This dynamic company, ranked #291 on the Fortune 500, is continually engaged in high-impact and highly strategic communications campaigns that support the ongoing execution of its Think and Act Globally strategy.

Reporting to and working closely with the Associate Vice President of Financial, Corporate and Digital Communications, the Financial & Corporate Communications Manager, will play key role in supporting these campaigns. In particular, this role will aid in the development of AECOM’s financial communications narrative that is supported by substantive proof points, with the goal of maximizing the company’s visibility within the finance and business community, as well as current and potential employees and key clients.

The position requires an individual with exceptional critical thinking ability and the ability to closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engagement with the communications, marketing, finance, legal, HR and other operational groups. In addition, the role demands strong project management capabilities, a passion for learning, a strategic point of view that aligns with the goals of the business, and the ability to earn the confidence of respective colleagues and leadership.

Experience with investor relations, crisis communications and executive communications is required.

This is a high-visibility role that will provide a tremendous opportunity to engage with top-level leaders on the most important strategic initiatives and communications campaigns underway across the company.

** Key Responsibilities**

• Partner with the Communications and Investor Relations teams in the creation of press releases, earnings & other call scripts, conference presentations, Q&A sheets, meeting booklets, Board presentations, and messaging documents.
• Develop both internal and external communications materials, presentations, speeches, and associated execution strategies.
• Develop and create presentations used by C-suite executives, aligned with the overall communications strategy.
• Regularly engage with key stakeholders across the organization to fully understand AECOM’s strategic priorities and business performance to ensure any communications materials are aligned with the current business environment.
• Contribute to leadership communications to corporate audiences, as well as to broader AECOM organization.
• Collaborate on media outreach strategies and plans to favorably position AECOM with business/financial outlets.
• Identify adjacent communications opportunities to leverage existing materials and expertise by contributing to other, related communications campaigns or initiatives.

Qualifications

** Minimum Requirements:**

• BA/BS plus at least 8 years of relevant experience either at a communications agency or consultancy, or in an in-house corporate communications role or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Strong financial acumen with an understanding of and familiarity with financial markets, SEC filings, and the investment community.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience involving extensive work with complex spreadsheets.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy; willingness to work with multiple different colleagues on a variety of initiatives.
• Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage change effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to relay financial data to a non-financial as well as primary financial audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with senior level executives and stakeholders; strong team player.
• Direct experience providing communications support for IRO or C-suite executives preferred.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.