Principal Consultant - Financial & Corporate Communications

CDR Consultancy (“CDR”) is a global strategic communications consultancy firm in financial and corporate communications. We serve as trusted advisors to companies, organizations, and leaders, helping them forge the connections that truly matter – from dynamic start-ups to established multinationals.

Operating in the Asia Pacific since 1989, we have grown to over 80 dedicated PR professionals across our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, and Tokyo, and we operate as one team. At CDR, we pride ourselves on our team spirit and collaborative culture, working seamlessly as one team across Asia while leveraging our global network to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to take a leading role in day to day client servicing, media engagement and campaign execution. The role requires strong account management capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams while beginning to contribute at a strategic level.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships, oversee delivery by junior team members, and support the development of integrated communications programmes across media relations, research, events and content.

Principal Consultant - Financial & Corporate Communications

The Principal Consultant will play a pivotal role within our team, working closely with clients and leading strategic financial and corporate communications programmes across a diverse portfolio of accounts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic counsel to clients on messaging, positioning, communications strategy and media engagement.
• Lead day-to-day account management, maintain trusted client relationships and ensure high quality, timely delivery within scope.
• Develop and execute integrated media relations strategies, cultivate strong relationships with journalists, and proactively identify opportunities to secure impactful coverage.
• Draft, review and edit high-quality communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, Q&As, speeches, messaging documents and thought leadership content.
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of media events, corporate events and stakeholder engagement programmes, ensuring seamless delivery and effective issue management.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards of execution through effective guidance, coaching and quality control.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by supporting proposal development, participating in client pitches, and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Collaborate across teams and disciplines to deliver integrated communications programmes that achieve client and business objectives.

The ideal candidate has:

• A demonstrable passion for finance and strong communication skills
• Around 8 years of experience in financial public relations, corporate communications or investor relations. Experience in a PR agency is preferred, with a proven track record of serving financial institutions and multinational corporations.
• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both Chinese and English; with good spoken Mandarin
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to improve efficiency and output quality
• A proven ability to work effectively within a team
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant discipline including economics, finance, or communications

Candidates with less experience will also be considered for a Senior Consultant role.

Why Join CDR?

At CDR, we value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. You will be part of a dynamic APAC team that thrives on innovation and strategic thinking in the fast-paced world of financial and corporate communications. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and gain regional exposure in the financial communications landscape, we encourage you to apply!