Our client, a leader in the financial services sector, is looking for a Head of Communications to join their team in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s communications planning and execution
• Build collaborative relationships with country and regional leadership, business stakeholders and corporate staff colleagues
• Partner closely with APAC marketing leads and establish relationships with key news media
• Navigate unique media landscapes in APAC
• Manage crisis communications
• Manage annual planning process and results reporting to primary business stakeholders
• Manage regional budgets
• Retain and manage external resources or agencies to support strategic objectives

To be successful:

• 15+ years of professional experience in corporate communications and/or media relations, preferably in the financial services sector
• Bachelor degree required
• International work experience and understanding of cultural nuances in APAC
• Prior experience leading a team spread across many countries/geographies
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in managing communications for the sector
• Deep and broad business acumen
• Able to present and defend a point of view with the senior leadership team, internal colleagues and external media for the company
• Experienced in media outreach to secure coverage in publications
• Deep knowledge of digital and social platforms
• High-functioning and proactive person who can handle stressful situations
• Good time management, focuses on priorities
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills; effective presentation skills
• Fluent in English; one additional language skill preferred