Manager, APAC Communications

About the role

Cboe Global Markets is hiring an APAC Communications Manager based in Singapore. Reporting to the Head of Global Communications in the US, you will own Cboe's external communications across Asia-Pacific and shape how the region sees the company. The role focuses initially on growing media presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, then scales to other APAC countries. It follows a four-day-in-office work model.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run a regional media relations strategy aligned with global priorities and APAC business goals, starting with Hong Kong and Singapore
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors across APAC financial, business and trade media
• Lead proactive media outreach, pitching stories, thought leadership and market commentary
• Translate Cboe's key messages into angles that resonate with APAC audiences
• Work with APAC Marketing and Sales on media events, joint announcements and interviews with partner spokespeople
• Write and edit press releases, statements, Q&As and talking points, and manage announcements across time zones
• Prepare executives and subject-matter experts for interviews, panels and speaking engagements, and coordinate press briefings and media visits
• Act as first point of contact for media inquiries and support issues and crisis communications with Global Communications, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory
• Monitor regional media and market developments and report regularly to leadership
• Partner with Cboe's external PR agency

Required profile

• 8+ years in media relations, corporate communications or public relations, ideally in financial services, capital markets, exchanges, fintech or a leading PR agency
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, business or finance
• Established relationships with financial and business journalists in APAC, especially Hong Kong and Singapore
• Comfortable advising senior executives on press engagements and handling sensitive, regulated information within legal and compliance guardrails
• Team player who works well with global colleagues across time zones

What stands out

• Experience across APAC markets and cultures
• Multilingual capability: Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean or other Asian languages
• Experience managing or working with PR agencies
• Adaptability to breaking news and a fast-paced environment