Communications Manager - Asia

Location: Singapore

Business Group: Client Group – Communications

Job Title: Communications Manager, Asia    

Who we’re looking for
The Asia Communications team works closely with business, marketing and Group Communications stakeholders to protect and enhance Schroders' reputation, support strategic growth priorities, and strengthen employee engagement across the region.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, Asia, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading communications and public relations activities across Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) while providing communications oversight for Japan. The role will also support the execution of the regional internal communications programme.

Working closely with market stakeholders, senior leaders and agency partners, the role will help drive reputation, visibility and engagement through integrated communications programmes, media relations, employee communications and leadership communications.

About us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

What you’ll do
•    Lead the development and implementation of communications and public relations strategies for Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) while providing strategic communications oversight for Japan.
•    Develop and execute integrated media relations programmes that support business priorities, thought leadership and corporate reputation objectives.
•    Identify and secure profiling opportunities, interviews, speaking engagements and awards programmes for business leaders and subject matter experts.
•    Develop media releases, statements, briefing materials, Q&As and other communications content to support business initiatives and announcements. 
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with key business, financial and trade media across Southeast Asia.
•    Lead day-to-day management of Schroders' PR agency partners across Southeast Asia and Japan, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, budgets and KPIs.
•    Drive the delivery of the regional internal communications programme, including town halls, newsletters and change initiatives, helping to connect colleagues to business priorities while promoting collaboration and the sharing of best practices across Asia.
•    Partner with senior leaders, business stakeholders and marketing teams to deliver impactful employee, executive and external communications and ensure consistency of messaging across channels.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
•    Degree graduate preferably in Communications, Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
•    Minimum 6-8 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations or media relations, ideally within financial services, asset management or a regulated industry.
•    Proven experience developing and implementing communications programmes with strong media relations capabilities and a track record of delivering successful earned media outcomes.
•    Experience in internal communications, employee engagement and executive communications.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
•    Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging senior leaders.
•    Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
•    Collaborative, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced regional environment.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs

Advertised Salary: Competitive