Specialist, Financial Communication

About the Company:

ADNOC Distribution is on a journey to change the retail landscape, delivering tangible actions to facilitate progress in providing sustainable mobility solutions for our customers. We are taking bold and transformative steps to grow our domestic and international footprint for our customers. We are customer-centric, offering digitally enabled journeys and providing innovative products and services to drive accelerated and sustainable development for the future of mobility.

ADNOC Distribution markets, sells, and distributes transportation fuel to both retail and commercial customers. We also run non-fuel services at our service stations.

About the Job:

The Financial Communications Specialist at ADNOC Distribution is pivotal in ensuring effective communication between the company and its investors, shareholders external analysts, and the wider financial community. This role involves a comprehensive range of activities, from crafting and managing the release of financial materials, developing social media content, to handling media inquiries and maintaining the company's reputation during potential financial crises.

The specialist is responsible for developing press materials, senior executive speeches and scripts, and various types of content, ensuring consistency with corporate branding and communication guidelines. Additionally, the role entails fostering relationships with key media and influencers, supporting translation efforts, and collaborating with agency partners on multiple projects.

The Financial Communications Specialist is an integral partner of the investor relations team, contributing significantly to the company's overall communication strategy and investor engagement efforts.

Investor Relations Management

• Develop press materials and relevant content including earnings and press releases, presentations, annual reports, communications plans, messaging documents, talking points, speeches, fact sheets, Q&A documents, in collaboration with the Investor Relations department.
• Ensure that press releases and publications are consistent with ADNOC Distribution communication guidelines and all content is promoted through various channels (internal and external).
• Support the release of information to external news agencies, handling media inquiries, and CXO media interviews related to investor relations activities.
• Support the translation of English content to Arabic and vice versa, adhering to approved guidelines and standards.
• Collaborate with agency partners on projects related to developing investor relations updates, presentations, and other materials such as annual reports, corporate governance reports, and ESG reports.
  
  

Media and Public Relations

• Foster existing and develop new relationships with key media and influencers to ensure ADNOC Distribution receives appropriate coverage.
• Develop corporate communication and media content as required, including press releases and presentations, incorporating key messages for investors, customers, and other stakeholders regarding business initiatives.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews to facilitate accurate and positive media coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception of the company, providing insights and recommendations for improving the company's image.
• Work with the teams to align external communications with the company's strategic goals & messaging.
  
  

Crisis Management

• Collaborate with the Investor Relations Department Manager to prepare communications during times of crisis, aiming to preserve the company’s relationship and reputation with its shareholders and investors.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to address potential financial or reputational risks.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to gather accurate information and draft timely responses during crises.
• Monitor and analyse the impact of crisis communications on the company's share price and investor sentiment.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on crisis communication protocols and best practices.
  
  

Investor Event Management

• Support the investor relations team in organizing investor events by assisting in the design, review, and printing of messaging, content, hoardings, brochures, and presentations, ensuring consistency with corporate branding policies and procedures.
• Coordinate logistics and communication efforts for investor events, ensuring all materials are prepared and aligned with the event's objectives.
• Develop event-specific communication plans and promotional materials to attract and engage investors.
• Provide on-site support during investor events, managing media interactions and facilitating smooth event operations.
• Gather and analyse feedback from investors post-event to improve future investor engagement initiatives.
  
  

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with internal departments to ensure alignment of financial communications with overall corporate messaging and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners to develop and execute communication strategies and materials.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial performance and strategic initiatives to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on communication activities and their impact on investor relations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve communication processes and tools to enhance the effectiveness of financial communications.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communication, Marketing, or Advertising from a recognized university
• 5-10 years of experience in financial communication, digital and social media marketing and advertising etc.
• Experience in Oil and Gas, Retail industry will be preferable.
  
  

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