Consultant

At SEC Newgate, our people are at the heart of our success. We strive to create an environment that stimulates and rewards, where staff are supported to contribute ideas and embrace opportunities to achieve their personal goals. We look for individuals who are curious, self-motivated and collaborative.

The opportunity

Our Singapore team is looking for a Consultant to join our corporate communications and financial/capital markets communications practices. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team that provides strategic communications advice and support for high-profile clients and projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Serving as a day-to-day contact for clients
• Staying on top of upcoming client activities, and ensuring that tasks are carried out effectively and on time
• Developing client communications strategies, including stakeholder research, message development, engagement strategies, and digital communications plans
• Drafting media releases, speeches, scripts, social media content, and other stakeholder communications materials
• Building and maintaining stakeholder lists
• Conducting brand audits, as well as desktop- and issues-based research
• Conducting media monitoring, digital performance tracking, and analysis
• Providing logistical and coordination support for client work and events
• Developing and maintaining our marketing channels, documents and assets

Traits we typically look for include

• Collaborative and adaptable: You should have a can-do attitude and great interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to learn and to give and receive feedback
• Curious and proactive: You should have an interest in current affairs, finance, business and the media
• Conscientious: You should be able to deliver high-quality work within specific deadlines
• Calm and dedicated: You should be able to work well under pressure and balance multiple deadlines for clients

Your practical skills and experience should include

• A relevant degree or diploma
• Between three to five years of relevant work experience, preferably in communications, finance or media
• A genuine interest in communications is a must, knowledge of financial reporting and standards a good-to-have
• Strong writing capabilities across a variety of channels and audiences
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to absorb complex information and to turn it into clear and concise content
• Strong organisation skills, including attention to detail and time management
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and listening skills

About us

We are a global strategic communications consultancy helping our clients tell their stories clearly, convincingly and consistently. Through a blend of strategic communications, advocacy, and research, we build and protect brands, reputations, and businesses.

Our focus is on creating meaningful change and positive outcomes for clients, underpinned by global excellence and deep local insight. With over 1,300 professionals in more than 60 offices across five continents, we rank among the top 20 global communications groups. Regular knowledge-sharing sessions across our global and Asia-Pacific offices ensure we stay ahead of industry trends and market developments.

Our Singapore team specialises in corporate and financial communications including capital market transactions communications. We work on complex, high-impact projects that matter and make a difference for our clients, their stakeholders, and broader communities, while fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Many client relationships span decades, built on consistent delivery and mutual respect. Our team has advised on numerous landmark M&A transactions in Singapore and the region, with Mergermarket ranking us among the top communications advisors in Asia-Pacific.

A collaborative, respectful, and collegiate culture forms the backbone of our workplace. Inclusion and teamwork are celebrated, and flexible work arrangements are supported to help every team member deliver their best while maintaining balance in their lives.

Apply now

If the above appeals to you, send your resume to careers@secnewgate.sg, clearly demonstrating why you feel you are suitable for this role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.