MGR/AVP, Communications Manager, Group Brand & Communications

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic, flexible benefits

Industry‑leading learning and develop.

Community initiatives

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore invites you to join a front-row role shaping the bank's corporate reputation through strategic communications. You will collaborate with business units to drive programmes, craft messages and safeguard the bank's reputation.

The successful candidate will bring 3–8 years of experience in media relations or corporate communications, with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Around 3-8 years of experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Able to manage several projects at the same time and work with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute media communications strategies to build OCBC Bank's corporate image.
• Draft press releases, holding statements, FAQs and provide counsel to media and customers.
• Identify media angles and craft messages for programmes and brand management.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join

Step into a role where you’ll shape the public profile and corporate reputation of the Bank through strategic, high‑impact communications. If you enjoy crafting narratives, engaging with media, and influencing brand perception, this role offers a front‑row seat to meaningful storytelling. You’ll work closely with business units to drive communication programmes, strengthen brand presence, and help safeguard the Bank’s reputation.

How You Succeed

Success in this role comes from strong strategic thinking, sharp writing, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You’ll work closely with business units to craft messages, anticipate media angles, and manage sensitive issues with care. Being articulate, sociable, and able to advise stakeholders effectively will help you navigate challenges and ensure balanced, well‑positioned communication outcomes.

What you do

• Plan, develop and execute media communications strategies to build the corporate image and profile of OCBC Bank. The main responsibilitiesinvolve charting out business unit’s communications programme, brand management and corporate communications.
• Specific duties include identifying media angles to differentiate OCBC, developing key themes and messages for specific programmes, drafting press releases, holding statements, FAQs, providing counsel and crafting meaningful responses for media as well as customers, brand management and preparation of annual report.
• Provide counsel to business units in the areas of customer communications, advertising grid, awards submission and event management.
• Help business units to manage media issues in order to minimise impact on the Bank’s reputation. This involves advising business units on the appropriate message to communicate and influencing the media to report balanced and objective views.

Who you work with

You will be part of the Group Brand & Communications division where our audience is diverse and dynamic. You’ll make sure our strategy is executed cleanly, consistently and impactfully whichever team in the division you join: media relations, brand, divisional compliance, editorial and systems, or social responsibility and sustainability.

Who you are

• Around 3-8 years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or a related field
• A pleasant disposition and strong interpersonal skills are essential attributes for the job.
• The individual should be articulate and sociable as he/she is required to interact regularly with journalists.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The individual should be able to handle several projects at the same time.
• Experience in corporate communications work is preferred

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.