Senior Consultant - Financial & Corporate Communications

CDR (Citigate Dewe Rogerson); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Consultancy in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead financial and corporate communications programmes for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will manage client relationships, oversee junior team work, and contribute to strategic planning across media relations, research, events and content.

The ideal candidate has about six years of experience in financial PR or investor relations, fluent English and Chinese, and a strong track record in servicing financial institutions and

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in financial public relations, corporate communications or investor relations.
• Experience in a PR agency is preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English and Chinese; Mandarin helpful.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency and output quality.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, finance, or communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications support and strategic recommendations on messaging, positioning, communications strategy and media engagement.
• Manage day-to-day account activities, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work.
• Support the development and execution of media relations programmes, build relationships with journalists, and identify opportunities to secure meaningful media coverage.
• Draft, review and edit communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, Q&As, speeches, messaging documents and thought leadership content.
• Support the planning and execution of media events, corporate events and stakeholder engagement programmes, helping to ensure smooth delivery and effective issue management.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, contributing to their professional development and maintaining high standards of execution.Contribute to business development initiatives by supporting proposal development, participating in client pitches, and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and disciplines to deliver integrated communications programmes that meet client objectives.

Skills

Finance passion

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Economics / Finance / Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

CDR Consultancy (“CDR”) is a global strategic communications consultancy firm in financial and corporate communications. We serve as trusted advisors to companies, organizations, and leaders, helping them forge the connections that truly matter – from dynamic start-ups to established multinationals.

Operating in the Asia Pacific since 1989, we have grown to over 80 dedicated PR professionals across our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, and Tokyo, and we operate as one team. At CDR, we pride ourselves on our team spirit and collaborative culture, working seamlessly as one team across Asia while leveraging our global network to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

We are now inviting applications for the position of Senior Consultant. The role requires strong account management capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams while beginning to contribute at a strategic level.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships, oversee delivery by junior team members, and support the development of integrated communications programmes across media relations, research, events and content.

Senior Consultant - Financial & Corporate Communications

The Senior Consultant will work closely with clients and support the delivery of financial and corporate communications programmes across a diverse portfolio of accounts.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide communications support and strategic recommendations to clients on messaging, positioning, communications strategy and media engagement.
• Manage day-to-day account activities, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work.
• Support the development and execution of media relations programmes, build relationships with journalists, and identify opportunities to secure meaningful media coverage.
• Draft, review and edit communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, Q&As, speeches, messaging documents and thought leadership content.
• Support the planning and execution of media events, corporate events and stakeholder engagement programmes, helping to ensure smooth delivery and effective issue management.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, contributing to their professional development and maintaining high standards of execution.Contribute to business development initiatives by supporting proposal development, participating in client pitches, and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and disciplines to deliver integrated communications programmes that meet client objectives.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• A demonstrable passion for finance and strong communication skills
• Around 6 years of experience in financial public relations, corporate communications or investor relations. Experience in a PR agency is preferred, with a proven track record of serving financial institutions and multinational corporations
• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both Chinese and English; with good spoken Mandarin
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to improve efficiency and output quality
• A proven ability to work effectively within a team
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant discipline including economics, finance, or communications

Candidates with more experience will also be considered for a Principal Consultant role.

Why Join CDR?

At CDR, we value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. You will be part of a dynamic APAC team that thrives on innovation and strategic thinking in the fast-paced world of financial and corporate communications.