Associate / Senior Associate, Awards Specialist, Group Marketing & Communications

About the role

Group Marketing & Communications builds, protects and enhances the DBS brand in a commoditised banking industry, working with all units of the DBS Group on integrated digital communications, marketing and research strategies. This role strengthens DBS's corporate reputation by identifying, developing and managing high-quality award submissions to leading global, regional and local award organisations, covering the full lifecycle from opportunity assessment and submission development to results tracking, post-win amplification and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the awards portfolio end-to-end, identifying, prioritising and executing award opportunities that strengthen the bank's reputation.
• Develop award submissions, pitches and supporting materials, turning business achievements into evidence-based narratives.
• Advise business units, support units and markets on award relevance, positioning, requirements, timelines and amplification opportunities.
• Maintain awards governance, resources, reporting and processes to improve portfolio visibility, consistency and efficiency.
• Support the amplification of award wins across internal, owned, earned and social channels.
• Use Generative AI and other emerging technologies to streamline awards processes and improve productivity, with appropriate human oversight.

Required profile

• Degree from a recognised university; Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business or a related discipline is advantageous.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, strategic marketing, content development, journalism or a related field.
• Experience developing written materials for corporate, executive or external audiences, and coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders and firm deadlines.
• Experience in programme management, corporate reputation, financial services communications or editorial work is advantageous.

Required skills

• Familiarity with digital communications, content amplification or AI-enabled productivity tools is useful.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling ability, with sound editorial and strategic judgement.
• Attention to detail, strong project management and organisational skills, and excellent communication skills.