PR Lead - Asia

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Singapore
Hybrid
13K-18K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Lead integrated PR campaigns in Asia, develop communication frameworks, manage agency relationships, handle crisis management, and report on PR performance.
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Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

Wise is unlike any other financial services company. You'll be part of a global movement that is bringing transparency and irreversible positive change around the world. Opportunities are everywhere here - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking. There's no corporate nonsense and no old-fashioned hierarchy. Instead, we work in individually responsible and empowered teams where you'll get tons of guidance and support from your Lead and talented, super-smart colleagues from all over Wise.

So, if you're an experienced PR leader with a passion for building brands, driving strategic communications, and leading with impact, we'd like to hear from you. In this regional senior role, you’ll work with the APAC Head to support the region collaborating directly with the APAC Regional Leadership & Marketing teams while also driving our growth in Singapore & Japan.  This role is based in our Singapore office.

What you'll do:

  • Lead integrated creative campaigns: Plan and execute PR-led campaigns that drive brand fame and measurable business impact. Develop culturally relevant concepts for Singapore and Japan in tandem with our local agencies and freelancer partners.

  • Develop regional frameworks and playbooks: Create communications frameworks, crisis protocols, and campaign playbooks alongside the team that markets can adopt. Document best practices and build systems that help the team scale effectively.

  • Manage agency partnerships: Directly oversee PR agency relationships in your markets, conducting performance reviews, optimising outputs, and ensuring ROI while providing strategic inputs to the Asia team on their respective agency relationships.

  • Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with Marketing, Brand, Product, and Regional Leadership teams to ensure communications efforts are aligned and reflect consistent brand voice. Provide comms counsel that shapes business strategy

  • Handle crisis and issues management: Lead rapid response communications during sensitive situations, coordinating with global teams and providing steady leadership under pressure.

  • Drive performance tracking: Manage and report on PR activities with clear metrics that demonstrate impact. Connect PR outcomes to business results and inform future planning with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

  • Leadership experience: You've spent 8-12 years building your career in public relations, with proven experience leading communications strategy or senior leadership roles. You've worked in-house at tech or fintech companies where you've both set strategy and delivered excellent execution. You're comfortable interfacing with C-suite and regional leadership, providing counsel that influences business decisions and you have the gravitas and judgment to be trusted as a proxy for the APAC Head from time to time. 

  • Tech/fintech sector expertise: You understand product launches, regulatory complexity, fast-paced environments, and how to communicate technical concepts simply.

  • Strategic thinking with execution excellence: You can develop comprehensive communications strategies and roll up your sleeves to execute campaigns. You're not too senior to write a press release or brief an agency, but you're strategic enough to shape regional direction.

  • Quality standards and feedback: You can differentiate between excellent and good work, providing constructive feedback that elevates team output without bottlenecking workflow. You review quickly, give clear direction, and maintain high standards while being pragmatic about timelines.

  • Regional mindset: Asia experience is a must - you've worked across multiple markets and understand how to adapt strategies for local context. You're comfortable working across time zones and collaborating with global teams.

  • Strong writing and communication skills: Crafting press releases, strategic briefs, campaign concepts, and leadership communications is second nature to you. You can distill complex information into compelling narratives and adapt tone for different audiences.

  • Crisis management experience: You can handle sensitive situations with composure, having experience managing issues in regulated or complex environments. You know how to protect brand integrity while navigating challenging situations.

It'll be ideal if you:

  • Are already based in Singapore, and have valid Singapore work rights

  • Have PR experience in both Japan and Singapore markets

What's in it for you:

We offer you a position in the driving seat at one of the world's foremost tech companies and a chance to truly be a part of something great. It goes without saying that you'll be a part of a fun, friendly atmosphere, with plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. You'll get a competitive salary, flexible work hours and the opportunity for international travel. Everyone gets shares in the company too, because we believe that what we're building belongs to each of us. You'll also get other benefits which you can find out more about here.

Additional Information

Salary: SGD 13,000 - 18,000 per month + RSUs

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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The Company
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.

With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies.

In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.

Why Work With Us

We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.

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We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

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