Specialist, Financial Communication

Job Title: Specialist, Financial Communication

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Employment Type: 

Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Manage financial and regulatory communications activities to ensure compliance with reporting obligations.
• Draft materials for earnings announcements, regulatory filings, and corporate reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align draft materials and secure approvals.
• Release approved materials to external stakeholders, including the media, and manage investor relations.
• Identify reputation risks and opportunities, escalating as necessary, and support senior leaders in external engagements.
• Supervise assigned staff, provide training, and contribute to budget planning and implementation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications, with 2-3 years in managerial roles.
• Experience in the oil & gas industry and finance sector is essential.
• Knowledge of the oil & gas value chain and experience in content creation and external promotion.
• Strong collaboration skills, stakeholder management, and experience working with C-suite executives.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial communication tools and platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

Working Relationships:

• Internal: SVP in GC&CSR, VP Financial Communications, and other relevant stakeholders.
• External: Stakeholders in the Group, government entities, and industry counterparts.

Generic Accountabilities:

• Supervision: Plan, coordinate, and train staff to meet objectives.
• Budgets: Provide input for budget planning and assist in implementation.
• Policies & Procedures: Implement approved policies and procedures.
• Performance Management: Contribute to achieving performance objectives.
• Innovation & Improvement: Design and implement process improvements.
• HSE & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Reports: Provide inputs for management reports.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial communication and the oil & gas industry, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality communications materials in a timely manner.

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