Senior Specialist Financial Communications

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in the UAE seeks an experienced financial communicator. You will develop and deliver strategies to enhance financial messaging for stakeholders, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in communications, has at least 8 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in both English and Arabic. This role plays a key part in managing investor relations and media communications.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in financial communication.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of financial communication materials.
• Ensure clarity of financial terminology and data.
• Contribute to press releases related to financial performance.
• Manage financial media inquiries effectively.

Skills

Financial communication

Analytical skills

Bilingual (English & Arabic)

Content creation

Education

Bachelor degree in Communications or equivalent

Job description

Established in 1972, ADNOC Drilling was the first fully‑owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and was set up with a mission to drill wells to enable ADNOC to unlock the UAE's vast reserves of oil and gas for the benefit of the nation. The company acquired its first rig, AD‑1, in 1973, which can be seen today outside ADNOC Group's modern headquarters on Abu Dhabi's Corniche. For almost 50 years, ADNOC Drilling has enabled the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to safely and efficiently unlock United Arab Emirates' (UAE) oil and gas resources. ADNOC Drilling is key to delivering the targeted increase in crude oil production capacity by 25% to 5 million barrels per day by 2030 and achieve UAE gas self‑sufficiency.

JOB PURPOSE

Support the development and delivery of financial communication strategies that promote ADNOC Drilling's performance, financial results, and market positioning to key external stakeholders. Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely messaging related to earnings announcements, financial disclosures, investor materials, and business performance updates in alignment with ADNOC Group guidelines and regulatory requirements. Work closely with Finance, Strategy, and Communications to ensure financial narratives are clear, compliant, and aligned with corporate objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Supports preparation of financial communication materials including earnings announcements, market updates, performance summaries, and investor‑related messaging.
• Ensures clarity and accuracy of financial terminology, business performance data, and market positioning in all public‑facing communications.
• Aligns communication content with Finance, Strategy, and Investor Relations (as applicable).
• Contributes to press releases, media statements, Q&A briefs, and talking points related to financial performance.
• Coordinates with ADNOC Group Communications for approval workflows, timeline adherence, and governance compliance.
• Assists in managing financial media inquiries in coordination with Corporate Communications and media relations functions.
• Monitors financial media trends, competitor announcements, and sector financial communication practices to inform messaging improvements.
• Tracks analyst commentary, market sentiment, and financial perception indicators relevant to ADNOC Drilling.
• Drafts written content including performance narratives, annual report sections, fact sheets, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Collaborates with internal specialists on digital and external communications to ensure consistent online messaging and content publishing.
• Ensures all financial communication outputs comply with regulatory, market disclosure, and group governance requirements.
• Applies defined approvals, sign‑off processes, and confidentiality controls for sensitive financial communications.
• Interfaces with Finance, Strategy, Legal, and relevant ADNOC Group entities during reporting cycles and financial events.
• Supports investor‑facing events, conferences, and briefings as required (e.g., earnings calls, industry forums, financial roadshows).
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Communications or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English & Arabic languages.
• Must be Computer literate.