PR & Communications Manager
About us
Endowus is Asia’s leading fee-only digital wealth platform. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission (SFC), Endowus is the first digital advisor in the region to span both private wealth (Cash) and public pension savings (CPF & SRS in Singapore), helping all investors grow their money with expert advice, institutional access to financial solutions, low and fair fees, and a delightful personalised digital wealth experience.
Our clients entrust us with a responsibility that goes far beyond technology or financial markets - they entrust us with their wealth - their livelihoods and ambitions of a better future for themselves and their loved ones. Our mission is clear: help people invest better so they can live easier today, and better tomorrow.
The people you will work with
The team has deep domain knowledge in finance and technology, bringing together decades of experience at Morgan Stanley, Amazon, JPMorgan, UBS, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Vanguard, ANT, Fidelity, McKinsey, Grab, ByteDance, and many others. See our leadership team here. We practise inclusion and treasure our diversity in background and experience. A diverse team is our biggest asset and we look for people who share our belief in Endowus’ clear mission.
Investors, recognition, licensing
Founded in 2017, Endowus has raised a total of US$95 million in funding from investors such as UBS, EDBI, Prosus Ventures, Z Venture Capital, Samsung Ventures, Singtel Innov8, and global leading venture capital firms Lightspeed Venture Partners and Softbank Ventures Asia.
Endowus’ leadership and growth have been recognised by the industry and it has attained numerous awards including Singapore’s Rising Star and Fintech Innovation in Asset Management, CEO of the Year, CIO of the Year (Asia Asset Management’s Best of the Best Awards 2022), Singapore’s Fintech Startup of the Year (The Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2022), LinkedIn Top Start-ups 2021, Forbes Asia 100 to Watch, WealthTech of the Year (Asia FinTech Awards 2022), Top 15 Singapore’s Best Workplaces Award and Top 100 Asia’s Best Workplaces Award 2022 (Great Place to Work).
The Endowus Group comprises Endowus' licensed companies in Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as Hong Kong-based multi family office Carret Private. Endowus Group serves over a hundred thousand clients with content, advice and access. With group assets of over US$6 billion, it is one of the largest independent wealth managers in Asia. From a combination of 100% trailer fees rebates as direct cashback to clients, savings from the access to institutional share class and exclusive funds, Endowus has created more than US$40 million in savings per year for its clients.
Endowus is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
About this role, responsibilities & ownership
The PR & Communications Manager will have ownership of the overarching communications strategy, and lead the execution of high-quality PR plans and activities to deepen Endowus’ share-of-voice and thought-leadership in digital wealth management in Hong Kong and Singapore.
The roles and responsibilities will include the following:
- Initiating, driving and launching new PR programmes that will support in establishing Endowus as the trusted and leading player in the wealthtech space, as well as a champion of financial literacy for all investors.
- An exceptional storyteller with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with key stakeholders, and contribute towards the dominance of Endowus’ share of voice in the industry will be vital.
- An empathetic and confident professional with the ability to inform and influence stakeholders.
- The PR counsel and go-to adviser to the leadership team, managing all aspects of executive communication and profiling opportunities.
- Individual can be based out of Singapore or Hong Kong.
Requirements & qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Art & Social Science, or other relevant disciplines.
- More than 5 years of relevant work experience in an in-house or agency role.
- Proven track record in building and executing PR programmes locally and regionally. These include corporate communications, media relations, crisis comms, reputation building, thought-leadership building and internal comms.
- Highly organised and meticulous,with relevant experience in managing external agencies and vendors.
- Must have a high level of adaptability and flexibility, as well as the ability to function effectively in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.
- Knowledge and keen interest in personal finance, and investing topics will be a plus.
- Passionate about the tech, fintech, wealth management, and/or finance industries, with specific work experience and strong media connections in these fields will be a plus.
- Exceptional writing and communications skills in English. Spoken and written ability in business Chinese and Cantonese will be a plus.
Benefits & perks
- Stock options in a fast growing company *
- Employee discount for investing at Endowus
- Flexible working hours and locations so you can live life and your best work - you are trusted to be responsible
- Competitive Staff Benefits; Annual leave, Life & Medical Insurance, Flexible Benefits Allowance *
- Office Productivity Equipment; Omnidesk Standing Desk & Ergonomic Chairs, Dell UltraSharp USB Type-C Monitor, high-end computer peripherals
- Choice of latest Apple or PC equipment
Note: * is only applicable to Full-Time employees
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