Head of Strategy & Communication
Sidrec - Columbia, South Carolina, United States,![Sidrec](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Head of Strategy & Communication is expected to work closely with the CEO in the development and execution of strategic initiatives to promote awareness and understanding of SIDREC’s role in the capital market among a broad range of stakeholders, including individual investors, capital market intermediaries, industry associations and the media. He or she is also expected to foster and maintain strong collaborative relationships among internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of SIDREC’s organisational objectives.Job Description
Support and advise the CEO on key areas of a merger exercise, policy development, public relations and stakeholder engagementLead applications to appropriate bodies for funding to finance SIDREC’s strategic communication initiativesDevelop and execute SIDREC’s annual and/or other periodic strategies that advocates for investor protection and alternative dispute resolution with the view to raising awareness of SIDREC and its services among stakeholders and maximising SIDREC’s reach across key areas of the retail capital marketDevelop and enhance video, audio, static and other collaterals to ensure that they contain compelling narratives that bring to life SIDREC’s workDevelop and implement strategic initiatives to encourage the growth of an engaged community of SIDREC audience comprising of individual investors, capital market intermediaries, industry associations, the media and other capital market stakeholdersDevelop, track and refine relevant metrics for SIDREC’s communication strategies and their impactDevelop, enhance and actively oversee SIDREC’s brand presence across all internal and external communicationsLead the design and implementation of studies, including surveys, to measure stakeholder and/or public response in areas of interest to SIDRECActively analyse emerging issues and trends affecting areas of interest to SIDREC as well as develop and execute appropriate organisational responsesActively coordinate SIDREC’s communication strategies with other areas of the organisationInitiate and continue the systematic preservation of organisational knowledge and network in relation to corporate communication by developing, maintaining and periodically enhancing SIDREC’s Corporate Communication Policy and Procedures and fostering connections with the media and relevant vendors such as creative agenciesLead the publication and co-ordination of SIDREC’s Annual Report and other corporate publications such as SIDREC’s
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magazine, including but not limited to writing articles and sourcing for article contributions for the various publications as appropriateDevelop and manage SIDREC’s online presence and digital assets, including but not limited to managing, developing and producing editorials for SIDREC’s various online platforms with a view to ensuring strategic, engaging and consistent messagingDevelop and enhance SIDREC’s media relations, including but not limited to the effective management of media buys for approved advertising initiativesSupport the SIDREC Chairman, CEO and other approved persons in the conduct of media engagement, including but not limited to co-ordinating logistics for interviews as well as preparing necessary internal briefs, external media kits, press releases or by-lined articlesLead the organisation of SIDREC’s events such as SIDREC’s Annual General Meetings and members briefings, including but not limited to developing the event programme where appropriate and managing the logistics of the eventLead SIDREC’s participation in relevant third-party events and exhibitions, including but not limited to ensuring the adherence to SIDREC’s branding and managing logisticsDraft or support the preparation of presentations and/or speeches as requiredMentor, coach and supervise SIDREC’s staff who are supporting SIDREC’s corporate communication functionsSupport efforts to manage SIDREC’s resources effectively and efficientlyComply with all relevant regulations and proceduresUndertake such other assignments/projects as may be instructed by the CEO from time to timeJob Requirement: Qualification and ExperienceA Degree in Mass Communication, Economics, Finance, Law or other relevant discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in developing and executing successful strategic communication initiativesSolid experience in the development and maintenance of communications policies and practicesProven ability to effectively design and execute surveysProven ability to grasp and present niche concepts and to accommodate different audience demographics in the development of content and/or other communication materialsProven editing, proofreading, layout and design and publication production skillsProven ability to lead the organisation of eventsProven ability to develop and manage a network of vendorsExperience in leading a function and managing budgetsExperience in branding principles and in public and media relationsSolid network with media outlets and vendors within the creative industryUnderstanding and appreciation of SIDREC’s non-profit natureStrong understanding of current trends in digital media and effective use of online platformsStrong understanding of effective analytics of social media presence to feed into communication strategyProven ability to manage timely responses on social mediaExperience in personal finance/retail capital market and/or financial market related media an added advantageOther General RequirementsAble to work effectively and efficiently with the CEO and other members of the Management teamMust be committed to the values and ethos of SIDRECExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse teamMust be able to work both independently and as part of a teamExcellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Bahasa MalaysiaMust be flexible, agile and self-directed with proven superior project management and time management skills paired with the ability to manage multiple strategic communication initiatives simultaneouslyMust be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines where necessaryMust be a confident communicator, presenter and collaborator, with sound active listening and team-oriented working skillsQualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resume with current and expected salary together with a recent passport-size photograph (non-returnable) by post to or apply online.(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)Bank Negara Governor announces new requirements lowering the threshold for banks’ daily cash threshold report (CTR), from 1 January 2019.Join us at the Securities Commission Malaysia’s annual flagship investor education event from 17 to 19 May 2024 in Johor! The Bersama InvestSmart will takeOur Partners & Associates:#J-18808-Ljbffr