APAC Communications Officer *

Types of Jobs - Marketing & Communication Job title APAC Communications Officer ** Contract type Permanent Contract Job summary ** This position will be under the Employee Referral Program in Hong Kong. Summary We are looking for a self-motivated, organised and detailed-oriented individual to join our Communications team as a Communications Officer. Based in Hong Kong, the incumbent will be part of the APAC Communications team supporting the Bank’s business lines and support functions with their communications’ strategy across Asia-Pacific. Reporting to the Head of Communications for Asia-Pacific, and as an active member of the team, the incumbent will assist in developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies showcasing business lines and support functions’ capabilities and success stories. Each team member is working closely with Credit Agricole CIB Communication Competence Centres as well as their colleagues in charge of the Business Lines and support functions communications based in Paris or London and support on ad-hoc communications projects whenever required. Key Responsibilities Together with the APAC Communication team, develop and implement cohesive communications plan that enhance visibility and drive engagement for the Bank's products, services, and initiatives. Content creation Produce relevant content related to the delivery of internal and external communications for the region and business lines, focusing on organisational and business achievements, and staff engagement distributed on various promotional channels/platforms. Coordinate with business lines and regional stakeholders to collect, create and distribute content for various communications collaterals such as staff email, posters and short videos Create content for internal newsletters (InsideAPAC, InsideNews, 60 seconds), intranet (InsideLive), and internal discussion board (CAnnect) Coordinate with Head Office on story publication via various communication channels and ensure all internal communication is consistent with the company’s strategy, key messages, style guidelines Event and Client’s Communications Benchmarking exercises: Identify and support relevant industry awards that align with the Bank’s key capabilities and business objectives Provide support to the business line on benchmarking initiatives with specialised media Media & Social Media In close coordination with the APAC Head of Communications and the Media and Social media team, you will: Act as the go-to person for media enquiries for Asia-Pacific Assist in planning and executing media strategy focusing on Hong Kong Handle media initiatives including press releases and interviews Coordinate with the Head Office Content team on external content pub Supplementary Information In accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a successful candidate for an In-Scope Position who has held a position with an In-Scope Institution in the past 7 years will be subject to a mandatory reference check. For more details, please refer to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks . Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request. Geographical area Asia, Hong Kong City HONG KONG Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent Recognised bachelor degree holder Level of minimal experience 6-10 years Experience 6+ years of working experience in communications, with solid understanding of the financial media landscape and strong connections with the international and trade media in Hong Kong Required skills Strong business acumen in corporate and investment banking activities Computer proficiency in MS Office (Excel is a plus); knowledge of image processing tools such as Adobe Photoshop preferred Demonstrates initiative and autonomy while maintaining strong teamwork skills to advance collective objectives. Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Strong project management capabilities Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines while maintaining a good attention to details Self-starter, motivated and able to work independently to meet individual objectives, while contributing to team success Open-minded and creative Strong business acumen in corporate and investment banking activities Fluent in English with exceptional writing and editing capabilities; Chinese word-processing is required; French is a plus Entity About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place the people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities. For more information, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr