First VP, Marketing & Communications, Group Wholesale Banking & Markets

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

FVP, Marketing & Communications,GWMM

About GWMM

UOB Group Wholesale Banking & Markets Marketing (GWMM) is the central marketing function for Group Wholesale Banking (GWB) and Global Markets (GM). We work with all business functions within GWB and GM to develop marketing strategies and plans. We collaborate and lead across the business functions in GWB and GM, bringing marketing and customer insights to cross-functional stakeholders across relationship managers, product, customers and executive leadership. Headquartered in Singapore, we offer marketing expertise to develop go-to-market plans to drive and support business goals and initiatives, as well as manage all internal and external marketing communications.

Job Description

The role is part of UOB Group Wholesale Banking (GWB) and Global Markets (GM). He/She is part of the Team within GWMM responsible for Business Communications & Client Engagement, Segment Marketing, and Strategic Projects. He/she is also required to work closely with our stakeholders, partners, agencies and regional offices to achieve our communication and marketing objectives to support the business regionally.

• •Implement business communications strategy that includes client engagement, media outreach, digital and social media.
• •Work with stakeholders to ensure messaging for business communications is consistent in promoting GWB’s positioning and proposition and resonates both internally with stakeholders and externally with public perceptions.
• •Develop content for client engagement, including preparation of speeches and pitchbooks for business stakeholders
• •Collaborate with team, business units and event agency on event management, provide advisory and curation as part of client engagement for GWB events, including pre/post-event documentation, event surveys and reporting.
• •Develop content for digital, social media marketing and campaigns, including video production.
• •Manage internal and external digital assets, including GWB’s public website and Intranet pages.
• •Prepare communication materials for media releases, media interviews and media queries.
• •Provide industry insights, research on market outlook and trends, evaluate competitor activities, marketing and digital content.
• •Deploy successful marketing initiatives and own implementation from ideation and conceptualization to execution
• •Report on communications strategy performance

Job Requirements

• •Degree in Communications / Journalism / Marketing with at least 8-10 years of relevant business communications experience in Banking or Finance Industry. Excellent Writing & Communication Skills
• •Experience in content writing for all media platforms
• •Proven Social Media and Networking Expertise
• •Strong Conceptualisation and Analytical Skills§ Strong Project, Events Management & Implementation Skills
• •Strong Managerial Skills and ability to work in large and multi-team dynamics
• •Solid knowledge of various marketing disciplines of communication, online marketing, media releases and interviews

Additional Requirements

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UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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