VP, Group Strategic Communications & Brand

About the role

UOB is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications professional to manage communications for its Wholesale Banking and Global Markets businesses. The role shapes and executes integrated communications strategies that strengthen the bank's reputation, support business objectives and position it as a trusted partner to corporate, institutional and investor clients. It works closely with senior business leaders across Wholesale Banking, Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, Treasury, Global Markets, Investment Banking and related functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications programmes and craft compelling narratives that enhance the bank's thought leadership and market position.
• Advise senior executives on communications strategy, stakeholder engagement and reputation management, and translate complex financial, economic and market developments into content for external and internal audiences.
• Build relationships with financial, business and trade media; manage media enquiries and interview opportunities; prepare press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, Q&As and spokesperson talking points.
• Develop speeches, keynote addresses, opinion articles, LinkedIn content and executive messaging, and support executives' participation in conferences, forums, client events and interviews.
• Support internal communications, including communicating business achievements and partnering with HR and leadership on change management and transformation communications.
• Support crisis communications planning, issues management and monitoring of emerging reputational risks.
• Build relationships with business leaders, product teams, economists and analysts, and coordinate communications across markets with Marketing, Investor Relations, Sustainability, Government Affairs and Compliance.