Would you like to work with media in the world’s largest public fund?

We are looking for a new Communications Advisor!

As one of the largest financial investors in the world, NBIM is sought after for both Norwegian and international media. We own almost 9,000 companies, and we vote at more than 120,000 general assemblies each year. We are increasingly vocal about our views and get a lot of attention both in the Norwegian and international press.
We aim to be the most transparent financial fund in the world. As a part of a new approach to transparency, communication is now a top priority. We are actively working to increase knowledge and understanding of the fund’s mission and investment strategy among our stakeholders. Strong relations with Norwegian and international media are key in this work, as well as continued efforts on our podcast “In Good Company” – the largest business podcast in Norway.

In this role, you will contribute to the fund’s external communications activities. You will ensure prompt and good responses to incoming media inquiries, as well as take part in our proactive work towards the media. You will also help research and prepare questions for upcoming podcast episodes and help with the promotion of new episodes.

You will work closely with the CEO and the rest of the leader group as well as many of our highly skilled employees. You will be able to work with the full spectrum of issues within finance and the increasing focus on responsible investment. You will be part of a small team of highly skilled and supportive communication specialists.

Duties and responsibilities

What you will do

• Handle incoming media inquiries, including writing responses and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
  
• Write press releases and other material such as op-eds and text for external reports and publications.
  
• Assist in organising external events such as press seminars and press conferences, including preparing PowerPoint presentations and speaking notes.
  
• Prepare speaking points for interviews, background material and Q&A documents.
  
• Monitor media coverage and produce media reports.
  
• Conduct research and prepare questions for the fund’s podcast “In Good Company”.
  
• Work on other communication tasks for the team as needed, such as tasks for internal communication and social media.
  

Qualifications (heading)

Who are you

• You have relevant higher education and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  
• You have a good understanding of the media landscape. Experience in financial journalism is a strong advantage.
  
• You are interested in finance and like to translate complex issues into compelling messages.
  
• You are a good storyteller. You have excellent collaboration and communication skills as well as fluency in written and spoken English and Norwegian.
  
• You are self-driven and able to execute tasks from concept to completion.
  
• You are forward leaning, take initiative, have a creative mindset and like to bring new ideas to the table.
• You run towards problems and opportunities, not away from them.
  
• You thrive in a hectic and sometimes stressful environment.
  
• You like to learn new things.
  
• You like to have fun at work!

Why this role

• A meaningful job – we safeguard financial wealth for future generations.
  
• A unique Communications team with a lot of activity.
  
• Good terms and a great working environment.
  
• Flexible working arrangements.
  
• Excellent training and education opportunities.
  
• Fitness facilities and sports activities.
  
• Access to Norges Bank’s holiday facilities.

Click on this link should you be interested to learn more about the role and the team: https://on.soundcloud.com/WMyqc6Reo8xWf3869

What we offer

Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.

Our core values of excellence, innovation, integrity, and team spirit underpin our culture and how we operate across all our offices. We collaborate and share information within our organisation where 38 nationalities are represented. English as our common working language. Our organisation is grounded in trust, high ethical standards, a flat hierarchy, and diversity. We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.

Are you interested?

We would love to hear from you! Please make sure you apply in English, including your CV. You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system. Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.

Do you have questions about the role or the team? Please contact Ingrid Sæthre in MeyerHaugen (ingrid at meyerhaugen.no).

Please note:
Application close at 23:59 CET