Head Of Strategic Corporate Communication - Banking - Jakarta

• Global reputable brand. |Senior leadership role.

About Our Client
Our banking client is seeking an accomplished and strategic-minded Head of Corporate Communication to lead and execute the organization's communication initiatives, both internally and externally, while effectively managing relationships with government bodies and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving cohesive communication strategies that enhance the company's reputation, engage stakeholders, and navigate the complex landscape of government affairs.

Reporting directly to the Drector level, the selected individual will be responsible to develop and execute communication strategies. Other responsibilities include

• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to influence public policy and regulatory decisions in alignment with the company's objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations on government-related matters, compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee internal communication efforts to foster a transparent and informed workforce, including communication of key announcements, updates, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Keeping employees informed, engaged, and motivated by effectively communicating company news, updates, policies, and initiatives. Internal communication helps foster a sense of belonging and ensures that all employees are aligned with the organization's vision.
• Represent the company in government-related events, hearings, and public forums to convey the organization's positions and priorities.
• Monitoring industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging issues to proactively adjust communication strategies as needed.
• Leading the creation of compelling messaging, content, and materials to effectively convey the company's mission, vision, and achievements to various stakeholders in order to protect the brand.
• Creating, developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate communication strategy aligned with the organization's goals and values. This includes both internal and external communication.
• Developing and managing budgets related to corporate communication.
• Providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders to address concerns and maintain trust.
• Communicating the organization's social and environmental initiatives, showcasing its commitment to ethical practices and sustainability.
• Building and nurturing relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and relevant industry associations to ensure the organization's interests are effectively represented.
• Developing and implementing crisis communication plans to effectively manage and mitigate reputational risks during challenging situations.
• Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company's operations and proactively communicate potential implications to executive leadership.
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing team responsible for corporate communication, government affairs, and CSR.

The Successful Applicant
To join the highly competitive process, the ideal candidate has to be able to communicate well in both Bahasa and English, and to seize this opportunity, you should have:

• Demonstrating ability to prioritise work in order to achieve the given target.
• At least 20 years of professional experience in the similar field (corporate communication and/or government relations) with at least 10 years of working experience in leadership position.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate issues, develop proactive solutions, and drive results.
• Industry preference: banking, insurance and fin-tech.
• Complete fluency in both English and Indonesian, spoken and written as well as strong business acumen, communication and presentation skills.
• University graduate major in a reputable university; post-graduate degree is a plus.
• Good leadership skill, be a team player and can work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, meet challenging deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Candidate with corporate affairs or public affairs background is also welcome to apply.
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a high-paced growth environment.

What's on Offer
This is a very senior leadership role, and you will have the exposure to work closely with the other C-level in Indonesia and also in their headquarter. There will also be attractive compensation benefits, and you will be part of a company which values work-life balance.
Contact: Imeiniar Chandra
Quote job ref: JN-082023-6148054