Head of Financial Communications - Lead Financial PR Agency

We are looking for an experienced and strategic communications leader to join our financial communications practice at Director level. This is a senior client-facing and team leadership role with a strong emphasis on global financial PR, investor relations, transaction communications, and reputation management for listed companies, financial institutions, and cross-border mandates.

As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving high-impact strategic advice, leading complex client engagements, and contributing to the continued growth of the financial communications offering in Asia Pacific while collaborating closely with global colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic counsel to clients on financial communications, investor relations (IR), transaction support (IPOs, M&A, capital raisings), crisis and issues management, and corporate reputation programmes.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated global and regional communications strategies for financial services clients, listed companies, and multinational corporates.
• Act as the primary client relationship lead for a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery, high client satisfaction, and profitable account growth.
• Manage and mentor a team of senior consultants, account managers, and executives - providing guidance on strategy, media relations, content development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive new business development, including pitch leadership, proposal writing, and building relationships with prospective clients in the financial sector across Hong Kong, Greater China, and international markets.
• Oversee the delivery of high-profile projects such as IPO communications, equity/debt offerings, perception audits, capital markets days, results announcements, and activist investor situations.
• Work closely with global and regional teams to deliver seamless cross-border programmes, leveraging international networks for multi-market mandates.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and media landscapes in the financial services sector to provide proactive advice and thought leadership.
• Contribute to internal practice development, including knowledge sharing, training, and the refinement of service offerings in global financial PR.

Requirements

• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience in financial communications, investor relations, or corporate PR, with a significant portion gained in a leading international agency or in-house financial services environment.
• Proven track record in leading complex transaction communications (particularly Hong Kong and US listings, M&A, and cross-border deals).
• Deep understanding of global capital markets, investor audiences (institutional, sell-side analysts, retail), and financial media ecosystems in Asia and key international hubs.
• Strong existing network among financial journalists, investors, and industry stakeholders is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a team, with excellent people leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience handling crisis and issues management in sensitive market or regulatory situations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English ( fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is a strong plus).
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen - able to identify opportunities, manage P&L elements, and contribute to business development.
• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, IR-related) are a bonus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-profile global mandates at the forefront of financial communications.
• Exposure to a truly international network and cross-border collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team environment in Hong Kong's vibrant financial hub.