Senior Officer to Assistant Manager, Public Relations

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external parties to ensure smooth implementation of public relations initiatives that deliver brand and business value of the Bank.
• Manage the day-to-day proactive and reactive communications tactics related to the Bank’s business, including but not limited to responses to media inquiries and position statements.
• Contribute significantly to written content, including but not limited to reports, press documents, executive quotes and speeches, interview scripts, bylines and presentation.
• Update and maintain media contact database; perform daily news monitoring duty on market trend
• Assist in reputation risk management including designing training material, report writing, risk identification and statistical summaries.
• Assist in corporate event planning and execution.
• Contribute to public relations projects at the Bank and business line levels as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder or above in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising or related disciplines.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in public relations / corporate communications / copy-writing for a sizable organization.
• Knowledge in banking / financial institution industry will be an advantage.
• Sound written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with social issues and current affairs, with a strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork spirit based on the collaborative culture of the Bank.
• Attentive to details with a demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines and multitasking.
• Good computer skills and with proficiency in MS Office and word-processing.
• Immediately available preferred.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Assistant Manager.