Location: Singapore
Business Group: Client Group – Communications
Job Title: Communications Manager, Asia
Who we’re looking for
The Asia Communications team works closely with business, marketing and Group Communications stakeholders to protect and enhance Schroders' reputation, support strategic growth priorities, and strengthen employee engagement across the region.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, Asia, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading communications and public relations activities across Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) while providing communications oversight for Japan. The role will also support the execution of the regional internal communications programme.
Working closely with market stakeholders, senior leaders and agency partners, the role will help drive reputation, visibility and engagement through integrated communications programmes, media relations, employee communications and leadership communications.
About us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.[IK1.1]
What you’ll do
• Lead the development and implementation of communications and public relations strategies for Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) while providing strategic communications oversight for Japan.
• Develop and execute integrated media relations programmes that support business priorities, thought leadership and corporate reputation objectives.
• Identify and secure profiling opportunities, interviews, speaking engagements and awards programmes for business leaders and subject matter experts.
• Develop media releases, statements, briefing materials, Q&As and other communications content to support business initiatives and announcements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business, financial and trade media across Southeast Asia.
• Lead day-to-day management of Schroders' PR agency partners across Southeast Asia and Japan, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, budgets and KPIs.
• Drive the delivery of the regional internal communications programme, including town halls, newsletters and change initiatives, helping to connect colleagues to business priorities while promoting collaboration and the sharing of best practices across Asia.
• Partner with senior leaders, business stakeholders and marketing teams to deliver impactful employee, executive and external communications and ensure consistency of messaging across channels.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
• Degree graduate preferably in Communications, Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations or media relations, ideally within financial services, asset management or a regulated industry.
• Proven experience developing and implementing communications programmes with strong media relations capabilities and a track record of delivering successful earned media outcomes.
• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement and executive communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging senior leaders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced regional environment.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs
About Us
Skills Required
- Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline
- 6–8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations
- Experience in financial services, asset management, or a regulated industry
- Experience developing and implementing communications programmes
- Strong media relations capabilities and a track record of successful earned media outcomes
- Experience in internal communications, employee engagement, and executive communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior-leader engagement
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced regional environment
Schroders Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schroders and has not been reviewed or approved by Schroders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are described as mature and competitive, with strong employer-supported schemes in the UK and a well-regarded 401(k) offering in the U.S. Pensions and retirement savings stand out as a distinctive strength within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are emphasized, with generous annual leave in some markets and volunteer days highlighted in the UK. Flexible/hybrid working is presented as standard, supporting practical use of time-off benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted as a strength, including enhanced policies in the UK and an increased paid leave period in the U.S. Family-supportive provisions are positioned as part of a broader wellbeing focus.
Schroders Insights
What We Do
As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients. Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for £773.7 billion (€912.6 billion/$978.1 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this. We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over two centuries and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2024. Disclaimer: Investing in securities is subject to risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Schroders will not make direct contact with you, via any social media platform or direct messaging service, to sell our products. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or have received unsolicited contact using the Schroders name or any associated names, and have any concerns, then please contact our Financial Crime Team using the details below: Telephone: +44(0)20 7658 4004 Email: [email protected] Schroder Investment Management Limited (Head Office): 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Tel: +44 (0)20 7658 6000 Schroder Fund Advisors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC (US): 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 Tel: +1 (800) 730-2932
