Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

VP/AVP of Strategic Communication

Why Join

The VP/AVP of Strategic Communication will support the Head, Brand & Communications in shaping and executing OCBC Malaysia’s communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, engage stakeholders, and support business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker, who has a proven track record in strategic communications, media relations, and content creation. The candidate must have strong writing skills and ideally, has experience in supporting senior leaders in communications.

Knowledge of the financial services industry would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication strategies:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with OCBC Malaysia’s business goals, ambition and brand values.
  • Collaborate with marketing, digital, and business teams to integrate communication initiatives across channels.

• Media relations
  • Lead media relations efforts, including press releases, media briefings, and media interviews.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with both traditional and new media professionals to ensure positive and accurate coverage of the organization’s news and initiatives.
  • Proactively pitch stories, respond to media inquiries, and provide timely, relevant information to support effective communication and enhance the Bank’s public image.

• Crisis management
  • Manage crisis communications and provide timely, clear, and effective responses to reputational issues.

• CEO’s communications
  • Support CEO’s communications, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across all platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Proven track record of developing and executing communications strategies
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and have developed strong relationship with the media industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Creativity and innovation in crafting communications content to maximise publicity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organisational levels.
• Experience in supporting senior executives, particularly CEOs, in communications is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the banking industry and business landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Who we are
As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation.
But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

What we offer
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.