Job Description

About the role CGS-CIMB Securities is a leading integrated financial services provider in Asia. With presence in over 20 countries, and backed by an award-winning research team, the company is well-positioned as Asia’s leading financial gateway, providing well researched and in-depth analysis of financial products.

The Marketing and Communications team is looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager (PR) to develop and drive the company’s overall communications strategy, including ESG and CSR communications.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent writing skills with experience in communications/PR, media relations and be passionate about ESG and CSR issues.

Candidate will also provide strategic communications support for Business Units and be involved in brand building and digital marketing. The role will have a reporting line to the Director of Marketing & Communications, and Chief Marketing Officer.

Job Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for: Communications & PR

• Develop PR policy, strategies, and campaigns.
• Build messaging framework for overall company’s communications (including ESG and CSR).
• Lead and coordinate proactive media and external communications, including media relations management, writing, and distributing press releases, crafting speeches, pitching, fielding journalist enquiries, press briefings etc.
• Manage stakeholder mapping and prepare communications to stakeholders and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Manage development of crisis response strategies, reactive statements, FAQs and other deliverables as needed.
• Support campaigns, communications activities, and other projects as needed.

Branding & Marketing

• Support Business Units with multi-channel brand marketing strategy, including but not limited to social media, website, community outreach, strategic partnerships, and brand collaborations to drive awareness and improve brand sentiment.
• Digital and social media ads (including SEO, SEM, GDN and promoted social media postings).
• Liaising with agency for video, artwork production and website update (ad hoc).

Others

• Lead awards submissions
  

Job Requirements To thrive and be successful in this role, you must have / be:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 8 years’ experience in public relations agencies, in-house communications for financial services or journalism with a strong track record of leading and executing successful communications campaigns.
• Ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with key journalists in local and foreign media.
• Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.