Senior Client Executive, Financial Communications

About the role

Edelman is looking for a Senior Client Executive to join its Smithfield practice, a specialist financial communications advisory firm based in Singapore. The role sits in a cross-border team spanning Singapore and Hong Kong that supports financial services clients across investor relations and strategic situations, helping them build their brands and reach business goals. The position involves working in a highly integrated team, collaborating closely with senior leaders and contributing to best-in-class programs for leading organizations across Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses, priorities and stakeholder landscapes, including investors, regulators, media, employees, partners and industry peers.
• Support proactive day-to-day client relationship management, ensuring high-quality delivery and strategic counsel.
• Support research, planning, creative ideation and execution of integrated communications campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects and teams across accounts, meeting deadlines, quality standards and outcomes.
• Produce excellent writing for client correspondence, communications plans, press materials and new business proposals.
• Deliver strong presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work with local and regional account teams as a strong team player.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial communications and/or related fields, including research or media.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Economics, Finance or Communications from an accredited institution.
• Interest in cultivating media relationships.
• Strong understanding of current affairs and global trends, particularly across Asia and Southeast Asia.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends and how they fit into communications and marketing programmes.

Required skills

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to write persuasively and clearly.
• Ability to multitask and manage assignments to a high standard in a fast-paced, integrated team.