Head of Communications, Asia-Pacific

Capstone Hill Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Communications for the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on strategic engagement and brand positioning. This senior role involves overseeing communications efforts, managing media relations, and driving thought leadership initiatives. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and impactful results, this position offers the chance to influence key markets like Singapore, Japan, and Australia. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in communications, particularly within financial services, and a proven ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice of a globally recognized organization.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in communications, especially in financial services.
• Proven track record in media relations with tier-one financial media.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications across Asia-Pacific, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Manage media relations and develop integrated campaigns for brand awareness.

Skills

Media Relations

Strategic Communications

Social Media Strategy

Analytical Skills

Spokesperson Coaching

Job description

Head of Communications, Asia-Pacific (ex-China)

Singapore-Based

Competitive Package

• Lead strategic communications across key Asia-Pacific markets
• Drive media engagement, thought leadership, and brand positioning
• High-profile role in a globally influential organisation

Our client is a globally recognised industry association dedicated to advancing awareness, shaping policy, and delivering market insights for a vital and strategic asset. With a presence across the US, UK, India, China, and the Asia-Pacific region, they provide expert insights, policy leadership, and strategic engagement to a diverse range of stakeholders. They are seeking an experienced communications professional to lead their Asia-Pacific (ex-China) strategy, with a focus on Singapore, Japan, and Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all communications efforts in the Asia-Pacific (ex-China) region, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Manage media relations and act as a key liaison with tier-one business and investment media.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns to enhance brand awareness and reputation.
• Lead a high-impact spokesperson programme, supporting executives in positioning the organisation as an industry authority.
• Collaborate with the global marketing and communications team to localise global initiatives effectively.
• Drive thought leadership by amplifying proprietary research and insights to key audiences.
• Engage with investors, institutions, and industry stakeholders to promote the organisation’s initiatives.
• Oversee content development for social media and digital platforms, ensuring regional relevance and impact.
• Support executive communications and CEO profiling in the region.
• Measure and evaluate communications impact, using data-driven insights to refine strategies.

You Should Bring:

• Significant (10 to 15 years) experience in communications, with a strong background in financial services.
• Proven track record in media relations, with established relationships in tier-one financial and business media.
• Expertise in developing multi-channel communications strategies, including social media and digital amplification.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with an ability to translate insights into compelling narratives.
• Experience working in international and multi-cultural business environments.
• Confident spokesperson coaching ability, with experience advising senior leaders.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to measure and enhance communications effectiveness.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a passion for delivering impactful results.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a highly influential global organisation, driving impactful communications across some of the world's most dynamic markets.