Job Description

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 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.
• Help development of other members of the team.
• 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.
• 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.

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age\'s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report\'s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor\'s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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