Communications Associate

We are seeking a creative analytical and strategic professional to join the Communications team as an Associate for our Commercial & Investment Bank business in Singapore.

As an Associate within the Communications Team you will shape and support internal and external communications strategies and work with a diverse team in one of the worlds leading financial institutions. You should possess strong media and public relations background with a proven ability to produce high-quality content for an internal and external audience. You will be reporting to the head of Communications Singapore

Job responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of a multi-faceted communications strategy for the firm including media engagement for senior leaders internal communications channels and holistic public relations activities across traditional social and digital media
• Support media engagements for the Singapore franchise and relevant businesses and functionstosuccessfully deliver impactful coverage across priority press publications.
• Develop and writehigh-quality content including press releases thought leadership internal articlesnewslettersannouncementstownhallsand executive speeches for a broad range of channels.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executivesin Singaporeand ensure consistent messaging that is aligned with the broader communications strategy and business priorities
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within a regional team and across business functions
• Provide communications support for other corporate functions in Singapore include tech and AI human resources and philanthropy
• Assist in issues management

Required qualifications capabilities and skills:

• Minimum 5years of relevant experience in corporate communications media relations or financial journalism
• Superior verbal written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify tell and share great stories through effective writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly responsive with the ability to multitask and prioritize high volume high priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as partnering with and managing multiple stakeholders
• Fluency across social media and other communications channels both internal and external with a proven ability to tap them for the right target audience
• Proven judgment in handling sensitive issues particularly pertaining to media
• Effective analytical and critical thinking skills; ability and eagerness to take a creative approach to problem solving
• Bachelors Degree

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:

• Energetic collaborative and a culture-carrier
• Confident and comfortable in managing projects across multiple lines of business
• Ability to maintain and strive for high standards
• Expertise in Word Excel and PowerPoint. Additional software (Adobe Acrobat Professional Photoshop HTML) or multimedia skills are a plus