Associate, Corporate Communications (Contract)

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Corporate Affairs & Communications

Job Type:Contract

Req ID:17458

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 locations around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Corporate Affairs & Communications Department

The Corporate Affairs & Communications department is responsible for managing corporate affairs branding and reputation and all internal and external communications. It is GICs interface with key stakeholders including the general public media and employees.

Corporate Communications

We are seeking a talented storyteller and communications enthusiast to join our Corporate Affairs and Communications team as an Associate Corporate Communications on a 12-month contract. Working as part of the team that protects and enhances GICs reputation with external stakeholders including our investing partners and media you will help translate complex ideas into clear engaging content on themes such as long-term investing sustainability technology and macroeconomic trends.

This role is well suited to someone with a strong editorial foundation intellectual curiosity and an interest in how capital shapes a more resilient future.

Your work will involve two parts:

Under Thought Leadership you will:

• Be involved in the production and publication of thought leadership content across a variety of mediums (articles research papers speeches multimedia pieces etc.).
• Collaborate closely with team members to promote these content pieces through multiple channels (GICs thought leadership page ThinkSpace external speaking engagements external partners social media newsletters etc.).
• Assist in preparing our senior leaders for external speaking opportunities and maintaining our briefing notes guides and other thought leadership resources.
• Contribute to programming and content development work for flagship events such as GIC Insights and key communications deliverables like the GIC Report.
• Support measurement and analytics efforts to assess the reach and influence of GICs thought leadership.

Under Investment Communications (Asia) and Enterprise Risk you will:

• Assist in the communications around deal announcements and issues ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with GICs reputation objectives.
• Contribute to reputation management activities and work with senior team members to provide counsel to the investment teamson reputation risk and issue management.
• Monitor and track media coverage in real time to identify emerging issues.

What makes you a successful candidate

• Bachelors in a related field preferably journalism economics communications or similar.
• At least 2 years in financial or business journalism editorial or corporate communications ideally within a communications agency consultancy or financial services organisation.
• Working knowledge of financial markets and interest in macroeconomic and investment trends geopolitics sustainability and technology with a willingness to build deeper domain expertise.
• Track record of supporting editorial calendars and producing content across multiple formats (articles social posts newsletters briefing materials multimedia).
• Comfortable supporting events and speaking engagements from preparing speaker briefs to coordinating logistics.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CMS marketing tech and/or media/social monitoring tools is an advantage.
• Self-motivated flexible and proactive with the ability to ramp up quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

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