Senior Manager - Corporate Affairs
KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
ASPAC Regional Team
As part of the regional team you will play an integral role in helping firms meet our collective Trust and Growth ambition, promoting consistency and collaboration, so that KPMG Inspires Confidence and Empowers Change for our clients and talent. This role presents an exciting opportunity to build relationships with senior leaders across member firms throughout the Asia Pacific region.
The role
We invite dynamic, agile and driven professionals to join our growing KPMG Asia Pacific Team (ASPAC). As a corporate affairs expert, technical skills are just the start, strategic thinking and the ability to collaborate across a highly matrixed organisation are essential, as are creativity, quick-thinking and problem-solving skills.
As part of the regional team, you will play an integral role in helping to meet our trust and growth ambitions, promoting consistency and collaboration, so that KPMG becomes the clear choice for clients and talent. This role presents an exciting opportunity to build relationships with senior leaders across member firms throughout the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
This role is based within a dynamic ASPAC Corporate Affairs & Marketing team and reports to the Head of Corporate Affairs & Marketing, KPMG Asia Pacific.
The role involves:
- Overseeing corporate affairs activities and advising the business on potential issues affecting corporate and brand reputation.
- Conceptualizing and implementing the regional corporate affairs strategy in communications, public affairs, and sustainability.
- Developing and managing impactful programs and projects to promote and protect the brand, manage the firm's reputation, and engage with stakeholders.
- Creating and managing content and media assets.
- Contributing to internal and external corporate and leadership communications.
- Engaging with media on issues and for marketing purposes.
- Tracking, measuring, and analyzing initiatives, and continuously refining processes for better outcomes.
- Leveraging capabilities and collaborating across the region.
Skills and experience
- Over 15 years of experience in reputation management and communications roles.
- Experience in corporate affairs within regulated industries is preferred.
- Skilled in providing counsel and managing media and stakeholders during crisis situations.
- Proven experience in running operations with project management abilities.
- Expertise in communications, including conceptualizing, writing, editing, and media production.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across regional and global levels.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity, preferably with experience in international and regional roles.
- Comfortable in fluid situations and able to navigate complex matrix organisations.
Leadership and behaviours
- Role models purpose-driven and values-led leadership. Consistently demonstrates KPMG values Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better
- Inspires others by developing and motivating others, being an advocate of inclusion and connecting individuals by building collaboration
- Demonstrates a growth mindset by growing self, others and relationships through self-awareness, innovation, and an exceptional client experience
- Makes an impact by driving quality, bringing strategic perspective, and tackling difficult decisions by exercising sound, ethical business judgement
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.