Head of Marketing & Communications, Asia, Wealth Management

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a senior communications professional with a global outlook and
deep regional and local asset management communications experience in Asia to
lead our communications function across Asia.

In this newly-created role based in Singapore, you will set and deliver
Schroders’ external and internal communications strategy across Asia, working
with the local communications team, the wider agency network and foster close
collaboration with the Central Comms to ensure that activity is aligned with the
wider Group. Your remit will cover activities in our core markets of Hong Kong,
Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan and mainland China, and to a lesser extent, South
Korea, positioning our brand and products with key audiences and stakeholders.

You will work as part of our global Corporate Communications team, collaborating
closely with colleagues around the world and local leadership across Asia, in
particular with the Head of Client Group, Asia. Your work will also be directed
by the Regional Head of Marketing for Asia, delivering PR campaigns to support
achieving our sales targets and building our brand in the region.

About Schroders

We are a global, active investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries
and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their
ambitions and prepare for the future.

We have over 5,000 people on six continents. We’ve been around for over 200
years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change
is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. You can learn
more about what we do from our website www.schroders.com

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver communications strategy: Own the design and execution of
  external and internal communications strategies in line with the global strategy
  and regional priorities. Ensure that Schroders is focused on the most
  appropriate media channels, outlets and platforms to achieve our goals. Support
  the business with transformation projects and related communications. Define
  success metrics and regularly report on communications performance, using data
  to refine approaches and demonstrate value. Where necessary, provide
  communications support to Schroders Wealth in Asia, ensuring alignment with
  regional and global messaging.
• Communications Team management: You will work closely with two members of the
  Communications team who will support you. One is based in Singapore, one in Hong
  Kong, both of whom report to the Head of Communications, Asia
• Stakeholder engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and
  business teams across the region, providing expert counsel on reputation
  management, media relations, crisis response and executive communications.
• Media and agency management: Strengthen our media presence, our brand
  positioning, and reputation through external announcements and engagements with
  media channels, including executive profiling and thought leadership. Develop
  compelling narratives and oversee all PR agency relationships in the region.
  Build relations with key journalists in the region.
• Internal communications: Oversee internal messaging and elevate employee
  engagement, managing a junior colleague focused on internal comms. Partner
  closely with People & Culture to ensure integrated and aligned communication and
  colleague engagement efforts.
• Cross-border collaboration: Work seamlessly with global and regional
  stakeholders, supporting consistency while tailoring local impact.
• Champion innovation: Lead adoption of digital and AI-driven tools to enhance the
  quality, reach and impact of communications activity.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in communications or public relations at a senior level,
  ideally in financial services or complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, able to build trust and credibility
  with diverse stakeholders and a high-performance culture amongst team
  members.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, including the
  capacity to simplify complex concepts for multiple audiences.
• Digital-first mindset, comfortable leveraging new technologies, AI and data
  analytics to drive decision making and measure success.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and competing
  deadlines in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Resilience under pressure, proactive problem-solving skills, and a
  collaborative, growth-oriented approach.
• A curious mind that challenges convention and offers fresh perspectives for
  continuous improvement.
• Creative, collaborative and proactive approach

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through
active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture,
will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is
why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why 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're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and
individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their
ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over
200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't
change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.