EY Tax BMC Communications Engagement Assistant Director 

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island 

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BMC also includes a number of teams who are responsible for content development, editorial, webcasts, events-staging, strategy, planning and operations. Through the collective power of BMC, and the other teams and specialists we work with, we aim to build a better working world by driving commercial value through distinctive marketing and communications that deliver measurable market impact.

• Function: Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC)
• Sub Function: Communication & Engagement
• Job Rank: Assistant Director
• Scope: Global
• Location: Hong Kong, Singapore (must already have an employment pass to work)

This position supports business objectives and priorities directed by Asia-Pacific Tax leadership, by developing and delivering effective internal communications that engage and inspire stakeholders. Responsibilities range from advising Asia-Pacific Tax leaders on internal communications strategy and effective messaging to executing leadership, operational and go-to-market communications creatively to increase and improve engagement with our professionals. It is also expected that various communications media and platforms will be used to engage audiences, including email, social, video, intranet, webcasts, speeches and supporting audio-visual materials.

Your key responsibilities

• In this role, you will play an important part within the Communication and Engagement team within Tax BMC. Your key responsibilities include:
• Design, set and execute communications strategies as well as stakeholder management.
• Proactively develop communications plans, messages and assets in support of the global Tax and Law offerings and initiatives, and collaborating closely with Region BMC colleagues to ensure these are carried through to the Regions in Asia-Pacific.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on BMC and Tax issues, trends and strategies in order to effectively execute communications that engage agreed-upon service line and, in some cases, cross-service line, audiences. Understand how technologies and workforce trends are transforming the ways we serve clients and deliver solutions.
• Prioritize communications that enhance the execution of our global All in Tax Strategy and initiatives.
• Build skills in summarizing large volumes of complex information. Develop ideas and share innovative and creative communication approaches to key projects. Challenge the status quo as the firm and EY Tax continue to modernize channels and approaches.
• Create and manage an integrated “news desk” of internal communications activities, implanting a repeatable process for planning and measurement.
• Develop a well-connected network outside of Tax that includes BMC professionals across Consulting, Assurance, Strategy and Transactions and other Global Functions. Work closely with Area and Region Tax BMC colleagues to help ensure integrated activities across the business.
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Must be able to communicate well with senior leaders and stakeholders, collaborate effectively in a complex work environment.
• Demonstrate the professional competence, influencing skills and gravitas required to provide high-level communications leadership, with the ability to influence senior, demanding stakeholders.
• Demonstrate (and provide examples) of creative competency, channels strategy and the EY brand (for internal candidates).
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills with experience in delivering multi-channel campaigns.
• Execute quality deliverables across multiple media, which could include print, intranet, events and presentations
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 - 7 years of experience (or equivalent area of study or experience); professional or higher qualification in Internal or Corporate Communications (preferred), Marketing or Public Relations (eligible)
• Driven communication activities to support change management initiatives
• Experience managing large scale in-person and online events
• Excellent copy writing and editing skills; content creation including video development, live and virtual event development and coordination experience
• Experience working virtually in a large global organization, across time zones and with different cross-functional teams.
• Potential to supervise offshore support team and agency support, or contractors
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders
• Expert level change communications experience
• Strong verbal and written English
  

Ideally, you’ll also

• Show initiative, coupled with accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrate reliability
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to manage projects concurrently, through excellent time management and organizational skills
• Be a strong self-starter and lateral thinker, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently
• Understand EY and the Tax business; effectively navigate EY’s and BMC’s matrix organization to access, inform and engage the right people at the right time
• Be prepared to travel to different locations as required.
  

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.