Specialist, Financial Communication

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Distribution is seeking a Specialist, Financial Communications to support investor relations and corporate communications. The role focuses on delivering clear, accurate financial content to investors, shareholders, media and stakeholders, coordinating earnings releases, annual reports, regulatory filings, and related communications.

The position requires strong drafting, media relations, crisis communications, and collaboration with internal teams and external agencies to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, finance or related field.
• 8 years of experience in financial communications and investor relations.
• Experience in oil, gas or retail industries preferred.
• Proven ability to draft financial content and manage media relations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage financial content such as earnings releases, investor presentations, annual reports, and regulatory filings in coordination with the Investor Relations team.
• Ensure all investor materials align with ADNOC Distribution’s brand guidelines.
• Support messaging docs, speeches, Q&A documents for investor-facing engagements.
• Translate financial content between English and Arabic accurately and consistently.
• Collaborate with external agencies to develop investor materials including ESG and governance reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with financial media and influencers for positive coverage.
• Draft press releases and media content for external audiences.
• Respond to media inquiries related to investor relations and coordinate interviews with spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insights to improve the company’s financial image.
• Align media messaging with corporate strategies and objectives.
• Assist in crisis communication plan development and execution with the Investor Relations Manager.
• Prepare timely communication materials during crises to maintain stakeholder trust.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather verified information for messaging.
• Monitor impact on investor sentiment and share performance during crises.
• Support internal training on crisis communication protocols.

Skills

Financial communications

Media relations

Crisis communication

Investor events

Digital & social media marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/PR/finance/business administration

Job description

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Specialist, Financial Communications plays a key role in supporting ADNOC Distribution’s investor relationsand corporate communications efforts. The role is responsible for developing and delivering clear, accurate,and timely financial content to investors, shareholders, media, and other stakeholders. This includes managingpress materials, regulatory filings, media relations, and crisis communication, while ensuring alignment withcorporate branding and communication standards. The role also supports investor events and collaborates withinternal teams and external agencies to enhance the company’s financial reputation and transparency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Investor Relations Communication

• Draft and manage the release of financial content such as earnings releases, investor presentations,annual reports, and regulatory filings in coordination with the Investor Relations team.
• Ensure all investor-related materials are aligned with ADNOC Distribution’s communication guidelinesand brand standards.
• Support the preparation of messaging documents, speeches, Q&A documents, and fact sheets forinvestor-facing engagements.
• Assist in the translation of financial content between English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy andconsistency with approved terminology.
• Collaborate with external agencies to develop high-quality investor materials, including ESG and corporate governance reports.

Media and Public Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial media and key influencers to ensure accurate andpositive coverage of the company.
• Draft press releases and media content that communicate key financial and business updates toexternal audiences.
• Respond to media inquiries related to investor relations and coordinate interviews with companyspokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing insights and recommendations to improve the company's financial image.
• Align media messaging with broader corporate communication strategies and business objectives.

Crisis Communication Support

• Assist in the development and execution of crisis communication plans in collaboration with the Investor Relations Manager.
• Prepare timely and accurate communication materials during financial or reputational crises to maintainstakeholder trust.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather verified information and ensure consistent messagingduring critical situations.
• Monitor the impact of crisis communications on investor sentiment and share performance.
• Support internal training and awareness on crisis communication protocols and best practices.

Investor Event Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of investor events, including logistics, content development, andon-site coordination.
• Assist in the design and production of event materials such as brochures, hoardings, and presentations,ensuring brand consistency.
• Develop communication plans and promotional content to drive investor engagement before, during,and after events.
• Manage media interactions during investor events to ensure accurate representation of the company’smessages.
• Collect and analyze feedback from investors to enhance future event planning and communicationstrategies.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Finance, Business Administration, or arelated field.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years of experience in financial communication, digital and social media marketing and advertisingetc.
• Experience in Oil and Gas, Retail industry will be preferable.
• Strong experience in drafting financial content, managing media relations, and supporting investorevents.
• Familiarity with regulatory disclosure requirements and financial reporting cycles.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, especially during earnings releases or crisis situations.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and external agencies in a fast‑paced, high‑visibilityenvironment.