Senior Specialist, PR & Communications (APAC)

STONEX FINANCIAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced PR & Communications Manager to lead communications strategies across APAC. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in public relations and a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility within financial services. Fluency in Mandarin for communications is required, alongside a data-driven approach to measurement. This role offers a unique opportunity to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven success in leading communications efforts that enhance brand visibility.
• Deep relationships with media across APAC, including top-tier publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic communications strategy for APAC.
• Own and evaluate external agency partnerships.
• Draft press materials and marketing communications.
• Provide crisis management support to leadership.
• Oversee media monitoring and track news coverage.

Skills

Public relations expertise

Crisis communications

Media relations

Communication skills

Data-driven measurement

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned professional to join as PR & Communications Manager, APAC. This individual will collaborate with APAC executives, agencies, and marketing teams to deliver clear, consistent, and positive impact across key channels.

The role will lead regional communications strategies, manage budgets and processes, and drive performance against strategic goals — including brand awareness, executive visibility (e.g. media, events, presentations), and marketing initiatives (e.g. StoneX Studio).

Primary Duties

• Independently manage the strategic communications strategy for APAC, aligned with marketing and business objectives
• Own and evaluate external agency partnerships in the region
• Develop and manage relationships between media and StoneX representatives
• Proactively pitch the StoneX business and representatives for commentary pickup, thought leadership, and other relevant opportunities for exposure
• Draft press materials, talking points, executive op-eds, and marketing communications
• Train and support StoneX representatives for various media formats
• Provide crisis and issues management support to regional and global leadership
• Oversee media monitoring to track news coverage and guide strategy based on positive and negative media trends
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Product, Legal, HR, ORM and Executive teams
• Develop frameworks for regional communications strategies, operations, standards and performance metrics, in alignment with global frameworks
• Provide monthly impact reports on regional communications strategies

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably with a mix of in-house and agency roles
• Proven success in leading strategic communications efforts that generate measurable brand visibility within financial services
• Deep relationships with media across APAC, including top-tier financial, business, and trade publications
• Strong background in crisis communications, reputation management, and executive profiling
• Ability to communicate complex financial topics across varied audiences and formats
• Experience working in matrixed, international organizations and cross-functional teams
• Data-driven approach to measurement and reporting
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a lean, hands-on environment, while also contributing to long-term strategy
• Experience integrating media outreach with broader marketing initiatives, such as thought leadership, events, and digital content
• Flexibility to operate across time zones to support high-priority communications, as needed
• Able to communicate in Mandarin for Chinese communications