Managing Director – Corporate, Financial & Technology Communications Consultancy
Location: Hong Kong
About the role
A leading strategic communications consultancy firm is currently seeking a talented Managing Director to cover Hong Kong & Greater China. This role will lead the firm helping drive the development of this cutting-edge integrated communications consultancy across Greater China. With a renowned reputation in corporate communications, financial communications and integrated communications advisory with a growing global presence.
The ideal candidate will have experience driving communications practices within Financial services, Technology and/ or Corporate Affairs etc. In addition, the applicant should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with a commercial mindset, knowing how to hunt “new business” and “farm” existing clients. Additionally, providing counsel to clients, and building strong teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead P&L responsibilities and advance the firm’s Public Relations offering alongside it’s other advisory practices
- Lead client development and new business initiatives for listed and non-listed companies across PR, social, and thought leadership
- Serve as day-to-day contact for some of the firm’s largest clients in local and regional markets
- Manage team leads on client projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables across Greater China
- Advise clients on critical issues, brand reputation and challenging financial situations
- Create innovative communication strategies and plans to drive client business growth
- Develop and manage the firm’s media relations and media database
About the Candidate:
- University degree in Public Relations, Media Studies or Finance
- Minimum 10-15 + years of experience in corporate public relations, or investor relations
- Experience working with clients in financial services and technology is also is a MUST.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think and write creatively and strategically
- Proficiency in written and spoken ENGLISH and CHINESE is a must as this role has both global and regional elements.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and creative spirit
Interested? Contact me directly-[email protected]. Please note that Genesis Partners can only respond to those candidates that we feel genuinely meet the criteria.
