Assistant Account Manager/ Account Manager

Decantas Asia Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Decantas Communications is seeking an Account Manager to bridge strategic vision with flawless day-to-day execution across a diverse portfolio of institutional and corporate clients in the Asia-Pacific region.

You will support the Director with high-level strategic counsel, own vital client relationships, and drive comprehensive campaign strategies, including media relations, communications campaigns, and thought leadership programs.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or financial journalism.
• Strong literacy in financial markets; asset management, banking or real estate sector advantageous.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts into engaging stories.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple dynamic accounts under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a diverse portfolio of global and regional financial institutions and corporate clients.
• Create compelling narratives and draft high-level communications content, including press releases, thought leadership articles, op-eds, and executive briefing documents.
• Manage end-to-end media relations, pitch top-tier publications, secure media coverage, and arrange executive interviews.
• Drive strategic planning and full logistical execution for media and client events from start to finish.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for Account Executives and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Media relations

Client management

Corporate communications

Thought leadership

Job description

The Account Manager serves as the critical link between Decantas' strategic vision and flawless day-to-day execution. Managing a diverse portfolio of institutional financial and corporate clients, you will support the Director in providing high-level strategic counsel, own vital client relationships, and drive comprehensive campaign strategies. This role requires adept management of media relations, communications campaign, and thought leadership programs, alongside the direct supervision and mentorship of junior executives.

Key responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a diverse portfolio of global and regional financial institutions and corporate clients, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and are executed on strict timelines.

Create compelling narratives and actively write and refine high-level communications content. This includes drafting press releases, thought leadership articles, op-eds, and executive briefing documents.

Manage end-to-end media relations. Proactively pitch top-tier financial, trade, and local publications to secure high-impact media coverage, arrange executive interviews, and execute comprehensive media campaigns designed to significantly enhance clients' public profiles.

Drive the strategic planning and full logistical execution for media and client events. This includes organizing press conferences, media roundtables, client networking events, and executive media training sessions from start to finish.

Provide direct guidance, editorial support, and active career development for Account Executives, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

About you

6-8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or financial journalism. Candidates with less experience will be considered for Assistant Account Manager.

Strong literacy in financial markets (experience with asset management, banking, or real estate sector is highly advantageous).

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to translate complex, technical financial concepts into engaging, resonant stories.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple dynamic accounts, effectively, and thrive under tight deadlines.

About us

Decantas Communications is a premier, independent financial and corporate communications consultancy headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded by veteran communications practitioners with extensive Asia Pacific experience, we bring a two-decade track record of advising global brands, premier financial institutions, and multinational corporations across the region. As a privately owned, independent firm, we blend decades of deep institutional experience with a fresh, agile approach. We deliver impactful, long-term communication strategies across APAC for our financial services, listed, and corporate clients. www.decantas.com

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