Head of Media and External Communications | Asia

Macquarie Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global financial services group as the Head of Media and External Communications in Asia, based in Singapore or Hong Kong. You will lead the regional media strategy, manage key communications initiatives, and shape Macquarie's narrative across multiple markets while fostering an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in media and external communications.
• Strong relationships with international, regional, and local media.
• Experience across Asian markets and understanding market nuances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a regional media communications strategy.
• Manage external communications and issues management in Asia.
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs on integrated communications.

Skills

Media and external communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Leadership

Government engagement

Job description

Head of Media and External Communications | Asia

Join our Corporate Affairs team and play a key role in leading Macquarie’s media and external communications efforts in Asia.

Based in either Singapore or Hong Kong, you’ll be energised by the diversity of our businesses and will manage multiple stakeholders to deliver a wide range of external communications initiatives across Macquarie’s 11 markets in Asia. Working closely with senior stakeholders across our business groups including Macquarie Asset Management, Macquarie Capital, and Commodities and Global Markets, you will play a significant role in shaping the Macquarie story in the region.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a regional media communications strategy as well as leading external communications and issues management in Asia. You’ll collaborate closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues globally on integrated communications activities and announcements, with teams spanning internal communications, brand and government relations disciplines.

In addition, you will develop junior colleagues to maintain a high performing and collaborative function.

What you offer

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• 10+ years’ experience in media and external communications, including transaction management, leadership communications and government engagement matters with a strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of financial services or asset management
• A track record in the successful management of external communications projects and handling time-sensitive reputational issues
• Strong existing relationships with media, including international, regional, local and trade press
• Experience working across markets in Asia, with an appreciation of the nuances of each market
• Sound judgement and comfortable working alongside senior leadership as a trusted advisor
• Due to this roles Asia regional responsibilities, strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with proficiency in Mandarin/Chinese/Japanese an advantage.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

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Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background.We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.