Senior Manager PR and Communications APAC

Skills

About the Role

You will drive communications and media relations across APAC. You will develop and execute PR campaigns, secure media coverage, manage regional announcements and product launches, create communications materials, support executives, coordinate agencies, handle issues communications, and measure PR performance.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in PR and communications, ideally within financial services, fintech, or technology.
• Established media relationships across APAC, particularly in Australia and Singapore, and with global tier-one media covering the region.
• Demonstrated success securing high-quality media coverage and delivering impactful PR campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience translating complex business and technical developments into compelling narratives.
• Experience supporting product launches, corporate announcements, executive communications, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing PR agencies and external communications partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute APAC communications strategy and PR campaigns.
• Partner with business, marketing, product, legal, and compliance stakeholders to identify communications opportunities.
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, and industry voices across APAC and global media.
• Pitch and secure stories in business, financial, broadcast, technology, and crypto publications.
• Manage communications for product launches, business announcements, partnerships, and executive thought leadership.
• Adapt global communications campaigns for APAC audiences.
• Activate PR opportunities through global partnerships.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, executive briefings, talking points, messaging, and other communications content.
• Support executives with media interviews, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership activities.
• Manage PR agencies and external communications partners.
• Support issues management and crisis communications.
• Monitor media coverage, track PR performance, and report results.

Benefits

• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
• Team-building programs and company events.