Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications, APAC

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications, APAC to join their Singapore office. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative and reputation of a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider with a truly international footprint. ***Newly Created role reporting into the Global Head of Communications based in New York

What you'll do:

• Manage and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans for the APAC region that align with broader organisational objectives in communications, marketing, and business development.
• Develop and nurture relationships between media outlets and company representatives to ensure accurate and positive coverage of business activities.
• Proactively pitch business stories and representatives for commentary pickup, thought leadership articles, interviews, and other relevant opportunities to enhance exposure.
• Draft press materials including talking points, executive op-eds, press releases, and marketing communications tailored to varied audiences.
• Train and support company spokespeople for various media formats by providing guidance on messaging consistency and effective delivery.
• Provide crisis management support to regional and global leadership teams during sensitive issues or reputational challenges.
• Oversee media monitoring efforts to track news coverage trends—both positive and negative—and guide strategy adjustments accordingly.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Marketing, Product, Legal, HR, Operational Risk Management, and Executive teams to ensure cohesive communication strategies.
• Develop frameworks for regional communications strategies that include performance metrics aligned with leadership expectations and global standards.
• Prepare timely impact reports on regional communications strategies to demonstrate effectiveness and inform future planning.

What you bring:

• 6+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or media relations ideally gained from both in-house roles and agency environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling you to distil complex financial topics into clear messages suitable for varied audiences.
• Experience working with senior leaders demonstrating your ability to influence decision-making processes through thoughtful communication strategies.
• Keen attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all press materials, reports, and stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across global teams within matrixed organisations.
• Deep media relationships throughout APAC including top-tier financial, business, and trade publications which facilitate successful outreach campaigns.
• Experience integrating media outreach with broader marketing initiatives such as thought leadership content creation, event management, and digital campaigns.
• Familiarity with metrics-based reporting methods allowing you to measure sentiment trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field providing a solid foundation for success in this role.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a Fortune 100 provider renowned for its commitment to innovation and human connection within the global financial services sector. Operating from more than 70 offices across six continents—with over 4,500 employees—the company connects clients to markets through world-class products tailored for commercial institutions as well as retail investors. Employees benefit from a culture that values collaboration across business segments including strategic marketing, financial management, human resources, operational oversight—and more—offering endless potential for career progression. Flexible working arrangements support personal wellbeing while training opportunities encourage continuous professional development.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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