AVP / VP, Specialist, External Communications, Group Marketing & Communications

Dbs Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Singapore - Central Full-time VP Communications

At a glance

Leadership Communications role at Dbs. Singapore - Central · full-time.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications

SeniorityVP

LocationSingapore - Central

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 16, 2026 · 5d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape corporate messaging, executive profiles and thought leadership around the organisation’s priority issues
Prepare senior leaders and spokespeople for interviews, panels, conferences, speeches and contributed articles
Turn macroeconomic shifts, business changes and stakeholder concerns into clear communications and leadership content
Build relationships with media, conference planners, industry voices and institutional stakeholders to uncover reputation-building opportunities
Track reputational threats and use analytics, media intelligence and social listening to guide responses and measure results

What you bring

Bring eight to ten years in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or a related discipline
Show a record of creating strategic narratives and thought leadership across owned, earned and paid channels
Have supported senior executives with media work, speaking opportunities, executive visibility, thought leadership and issue management
Write and tell stories exceptionally well, with strategic judgment and comfort using AI, data and emerging technology

Who this fits

This suits a senior communications professional who can advise executives, manage visible external work and turn complex developments into persuasive narratives. Experience in financial services or economics is advantageous, as is a bachelor’s degree in political science, PPE, communications, journalism, economics, business or a related field. The role is based at DBS Asia Central and calls for an agile, resilient and collaborative working style.

From the employer

Business FunctionGroup Marketing & Communications is responsible for building, protecting, and enhancing the DBS brand in an increasingly commoditised banking industry. Working closely with all units within the DBS Group, we create and execute integrated strategies that focus on communications especially digital communications, marketing, and research to differentiate - and elevate - our brand from the rest of the competition.

Responsibilities

Enhance DBS' corporate reputation by driving strategic communications, executive positioning and thought leadership across key priorities, working with stakeholders across the organisation to identify, develop and amplify compelling corporate stories and strategic narratives.
Support senior management and DBS spokespersons on external engagements, including media interviews, speaking engagements, panel discussions, conferences, opinion pieces and contributed content.
Research and analyse emerging macro trends, business developments and stakeholder issues, synthesising complex information into compelling narratives, thought leadership and strategic communications content.
Cultivate strategic relationships with media organisations, conference organisers, industry influencers and other institutional stakeholders to identify opportunities that strengthen DBS' reputation, elevate senior leadership profiles and support broader business objectives.
Monitor emerging issues and reputational risks, and support incident and crisis communications efforts by developing timely, effective and stakeholder-centric responses.
Leverage analytics, media intelligence and social listening tools to measure communications effectiveness, identify opportunities and provide actionable insights.

Requirements

While candidates from all disciplines are welcome, a Bachelor's degree in political science, PPE, communications, journalism, economics, business or a related field will be advantageous.
8-10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or a related field. Experience in financial services and/or economics advantageous.
Strategic thinker with exceptional writing and storytelling abilities. Proven track record of developing compelling strategic narratives and thought leadership across owned, earned and paid channels.
Experience supporting senior executives and managing high-profile communications initiatives, including media engagements, speaking opportunities, executive profiling, thought leadership and issues management.
AI savvy, with a keen eye on leveraging emerging technologies, data and insights to enhance communications effectiveness. Most importantly, a positive attitude - agile, resilient and collaborative.

Location:

DBS Asia Central

Job:

Marketing and Communications

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time