Job Description

About the job: Omnicom Public Relations Group brings together more than 5,000 of the best minds in the communications industry to deliver meaningful, measurable results for clients. From well-known global agencies to highly regarded specialist brands in public affairs, language strategy, global health strategy consulting and change management, Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration.

Omnicom Public Relations Group is actively sourcing for a highly qualified Account Director to join our Singapore Financial Services team. Reporting into our Senior Vice President for Financial Services, this superb opportunity will see the ideal candidate drive the public relations and communications strategy and execution for our financial services clientele, consisting of blue-chip global brands ranging from banks, financial services, asset managers, insurers, REITS, fintech, insurtech , and more. You will be the primary contact point with these clients in driving end-to-end strategic planning, media planning, client advisory on issues and crisis communications, managing internal team stakeholders, reviewing reports, leading WIP calls, to jumping into new pitches , and more.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement compelling public relations programs for our financial services clientele, consisting of global financial institutions across FS, fintech, insurtech, insurance, REITs, asset management, and more
• Develop and edit high quality written materials (long and short form), including media correspondence, by-lines, speaking abstracts, inclusive of financial public comps and transaction advisory correspondence
• Management of large and sometimes complex projects and campaigns
• Build relationships with regional and national media
• Coordinate regional projects with other offices in Asia
• Work effectively in a team and mentor juniors
• Learn and support on budget planning

Key Requirements:

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in an agency or corporate communications department with experience working on large corporate clients, with an emphasis (or strong keen interest) on financial services
• Prior experience working on complex, large projects (i.e.: public relations work on large M&A deals, IPOs, etc)
• Excellent client service skills, strong organizational skills, and creativity in problem solving
• Superb writing skills, with experience drafting, reviewing, and publishing client and press materials
• Media relations skills, with experience working with regional and national media firms and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate clearly and focus on results

This role is a superb opportunity and key role in driving OPRG\xe2\x80\x99s continued success to provide industry-leading public relations services to a blue chip global financial services clientele. Working in a tight knit, driven, and positive team and working culture, this role both work hand in hand with our leadership team and with the junior team members to drive comprehensive public relations and communications strategy and execution from day one.

More about OPRG: OPRG Singapore is a strengths-first organization that believes our staff operate at their best when they can nourish their lives with meaningful activities both in and out of the workplace. In addition to basic salary, our staff enjoy a discretionary 13-month bonus, medical/dental coverage including critical illness cover, and free access to a trained psychologist/counselor through our Employee Assistance Program. Our leadership team has designed and codified thoughtful work/life programs to ensure our staff have the opportunity to find balance while thriving with OPRG. Our formal work-life harmony guidelines outline our commitment personal time. Leave programs include annual leave, birthday leave, alternate week BlueSky (early close) Fridays, Family Care leave (so staff can be with loved ones when it\'s most critical - and it includes pets!) and sabbatical leave for long-service. In 2021, we piloted a "meeting-free Friday" program, with the aim to offer one day where staff can focus on their priorities - to have creative quiet, the space to be strategic, or even just uninterrupted time to focus on important heads-down work. This program was overwhelmingly popular, and we have continued in 2022. Our L&D programming includes a mentorship program, Strengths-training and various leadership trainings offered both locally and from our regional network (Emerging Manager, Leadership, Resilience workshops) as well as a host of local skills-based trainings to help you develop writing, presenting, and other areas in your specific functional expertise.