Edelman Smithfield is our specialist capital markets and financial services communications team based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As part of Edelman's global financial communications and investor relations offering, we apply our expertise in financial markets to support our clients' engagement with stakeholders on the issues that matter to them. The primary role of a Manager/ Senior Manager is to undertake the day-to-day account work for clients, be fully involved in developing strategy for the client, be proactive in suggesting initiatives to add value, and be able to provide advice and opinion where appropriate.What you will be doing:Developing and leading engagement with media, bankers, analysts, lawyers and other third-party stakeholders.Develop, write and edit proposals, research, media materials, strategic communications and stakeholder materials.Manage the formulation and implementation of strategic and tactical implementation of financial communications plans.Managing transactions liaising with bankers, lawyers, clients and the teams ensuring the quality and delivery to deadline.Proactively develop and grow client accounts, working with and mobilizing Edelman specialties and resources across multiple offices.Support the development of team members and mentor junior team members.Support to develop a constructive working environment.
What is required of you:A demonstrable interest in and knowledge of, business, financial services, and current affairs. Ideally, agency experience and a track record of advising companies in strategic, corporate and crisis communications across sectors. Strong skills in writing and editing various materials.Proven ability to lead new business pitches.Excellent written, numerical and analytical skills. Strong communicator, able to influence and persuade verbally and in writing. Experience in communications for personal finance and/or investment brands is desirable but not essential.Ability to lead on projects from concept to coverage. To ‘own’ client and media relationships with limited senior supervision.  A strong networker and ambassador, both internally and externally. Continually seeking to broaden knowledge and contact base across the city. Enthusiastic team player. An ability and desire to share knowledge with and mentor other team members. Hard working with meticulous attention to detail. Contributes to a constructive working environment.  Leads by example, meeting the values and approach of Smithfield to help the business meet its strategic goals.