Senior Manager, Media & Communications (12M FTC) at ASX

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Media Engagement, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Australian Media Landscape, Relationship Building, Financial Services, Issues Management, Operational Incidents, Technology Outages

Industry

Financial Services

Description

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets Why join the ASX? When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all. In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub. Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more. www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work We are more than a securities exchange! The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance. We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Your Team: The Corporate Affairs team sits in the Finance division of the ASX and supports the entire organisation with strategic stakeholder engagement. The focus of the team is to enhance the reputation of the ASX and facilitate desired business outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement. The function has direct accountability for internal and external communications, PR, government relations and industry engagement. It works very closely and supports Investor Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Customer and Brand & Marketing. Your responsibilities: Develop and execute key integrated media and communications initiatives that supports ASX’s strategic priorities and corporate narrative Provide strategic communications advice to senior managers and executive leadership team on issues management, media enquiries, market positioning and reputational risk Develop and support key corporate calendar events and messaging particularly in relation to delivery of financial results investor strategy day, annual report and shareholder meetings. This includes supporting the development of scripts/talking points, Q&A, briefing notes etc Partner closely with investor relations, legal, and company secretariat to ensure all public communications meet continuous disclosure obligations and are consistent with listing rules Play a key role in incident and crisis management including developing and executing rapid response communications for operational incidents, regulatory actions, technology outages or similar events Support executives and subject matter experts with media engagement – both for inbound and outbound activity Your experience and qualifications: Must have: Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, digital media, marketing, business, economics, law or similar/related discipline. At least 8 years’ experience in communications or corporate affairs role in a complex, issues-rich environment managing external communications Experience working in communications in an ASX-listed company Experience liaising with senior executive within a corporate setting Excellent communications and presentation skills both written and verbal Detailed understanding of Australian media landscape Experience managing incident and crisis communications Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders across enterprise Experience in financial services in Australia Understanding of regulatory landscape including some knowledge of ASIC and RBA We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know. At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements. We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks completed as part of the on-boarding process. ASX is an integrated exchange offering listings, trading, clearing, settlement, technical and information services, technology, data and other post-trade services. It acts as a market operator, clearing house and payments system facilitator. It oversees compliance with its operating rules, promotes standards of corporate governance among Australia’s listed companies and helps to educate retail investors. ASX operates markets for a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, commodities and energy. As an integrated exchange, ASX’s activities span primary and secondary market services, including the raising, allocation and hedging of capital flows; trading and price discovery; central counterparty risk transfer; and securities settlement for both the equities and fixed income markets. When you join ASX, you’ll be joining a dynamic global leader with a record of innovation and a reputation for integrity, transparency and professionalism. You’ll also enjoy an impressive range of employee benefits and a flexible working environment underpinned by a friendly and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated media and communications initiatives that support ASX’s strategic priorities. Provide strategic communications advice to senior managers and facilitate effective stakeholder engagement.