FVP, Communications Lead (Internal & External), Brand, Media & Communications

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for internal and external audiences aligned with the Bank’s objectives.
• Handle CEO’s executive communications, including speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content.
• Lead and manage a communications team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Review and approve team outputs extensively to maintain quality, accuracy, and alignment with brand and strategic objectives.
• Manage corporate messaging and brand reputation across all channels (press releases, intranet, eDMs, videos, social media, etc.).
• Oversee crisis communication efforts, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.
• Monitor media coverage and stakeholder sentiment, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and regulatory requirements in all communications.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in corporate communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Knowledge Areas:

• Knowledge of the financial industry or financial products to ensure accurate and relevant messaging.
• Strategic communication planning and leadership.
• Executive communications for C-suite.
• Media relations and crisis management.
• Digital and social media platforms.
• Brand and reputation management.
• Technical Skills: Advanced writing and editing, stakeholder engagement, analytics tools for media monitoring.
• Strategic Communication Leadership: Ability to align messaging with business objectives and lead a team effectively.
• Executive Communication Expertise: Skilled in crafting high-impact content for CEO and senior leaders.
• Media Relations: Strong network and ability to manage press relationships.
• Content Development: Expertise in creating compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Digital Communication: Proficiency in social media strategy and analytics.
• Crisis Management: Strong decision-making under pressure.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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