Senior Specialist Financial Communications

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in the UAE is seeking a professional to support the development of financial communication strategies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing earnings announcements and ensuring accurate messaging related to financial results. A bachelor's degree in Communications and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required, along with strong proficiency in both English and Arabic. This role demands computer literacy and offers a unique opportunity to work with a major player in the industry.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in financial communications.
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of financial communication materials including earnings announcements.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy of financial terminology in communications.
• Draft written content for annual report sections and presentations.

Skills

Financial communication expertise

Knowledge of English

Knowledge of Arabic

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor degree in Communications

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.