About Ellerton & Co.

Ellerton & Co. is one of Southeast Asia's leading independent public relations and integrated communications agencies, headquartered in Singapore with a strong and growing footprint across Greater Southeast Asia, including India.
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For over 10 years we have helped brands win in the market by shaping authentic stories, building strong media relationships, and delivering measurable results through strategic counsel, creative campaigns, and integrated communications. We recently launched our Ellerton Creative Studio to offer even more powerful end-to-end solutions.
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Our team - made up of seasoned journalists, strategic marketers, creative specialists, and expert storytellers - operates in a collaborative, agile environment that rewards ownership and fast growth. With offices and consultants across Singapore, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong and trusted partners globally, we give our people genuine regional exposure and the chance to build something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

Act as day-to-day lead for a portfolio of investor relations and financial communications partners, from HKEX-listed companies to pre-IPO businesses, private equity and venture firms
Plan and run each partner's IR calendar: interim and annual results, AGMs, investor days, non-deal roadshows and conference participation
Draft and edit results announcements, press releases, investor presentations, Q&A documents, CEO and board scripts, shareholder letters and annual and ESG report narratives, in English and Chinese
Support transaction and milestone communications - IPOs and listings, fundraising rounds, M&A and strategic partnerships - working alongside sponsors, bankers, legal counsel and financial printers
Ensure all communications are consistent with HKEX Listing Rules and inside-information disclosure requirements, working with partners' legal and company secretarial teams on timing, blackout periods and the handling of price-sensitive information
Build and maintain relationships with financial journalists, sell-side analysts and institutional investors in Hong Kong and the region, securing the coverage, meetings and research interest that raise partners' profile with the investment community
Monitor share-price movements, peer announcements, analyst research and investor sentiment, turning them into clear, timely reporting and counsel for partners
Support partners through special situations - profit alerts, trading halts, shareholder activism or reputational issues affecting investor confidence - with calm counsel and fast execution
Act as the bridge between Hong Kong's capital markets and Ellerton's Southeast Asia and India network: supporting regional partners seeking Hong Kong investors, and Hong Kong-based partners expanding into the region
Contribute to new-business proposals and pitches, and help grow Ellerton's investor relations practice in Hong Kong
Guide and mentor junior colleagues, and coordinate with Ellerton's PR teams across markets on integrated programmes

Requirements

Five to eight years' experience in investor relations or financial communications - at an IR or financial PR agency, in-house at a listed company, or in a closely related field such as equity research, corporate finance or financial journalism
Working knowledge of the HKEX Listing Rules, the results-reporting cycle and inside-information disclosure requirements; exposure to other Asian exchanges is an advantage
Financial literacy: able to read and interpret financial statements, understand valuation basics and hold a credible conversation with a CFO, analyst or fund manager
Excellent written and spoken English, with professional fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin and the ability to write and edit Chinese-language materials (traditional and simplified)
Established relationships with Hong Kong financial media and sell-side analysts; existing institutional investor relationships are a strong advantage
A track record across at least two of: results communications, IPO or listing communications, fundraising announcements, M&A communications, ESG reporting
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Communications or a related field; a CFA charter or HKIRA membership or certification is an advantage
Exacting attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the composure to manage results season and unscheduled announcements under time pressure
Able to collaborate effectively within a distributed team, work closely with colleagues across Ellerton's regional offices, and travel occasionally within the region

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Flexible hybrid-remote arrangement, plus access to coworking spaces where available
Annual performance bonus and project incentives
Generous annual leave, public-holiday allowance based on local regulations
Professional development budget for courses, conferences and certifications
Company-issued laptop and essential software subscriptions
An inclusive, low-ego environment that values teamwork, growth and regional diversity
A senior role in a growing practice, with direct access to Ellerton's leadership and to partner CEOs, CFOs and boards

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a brief cover note explaining why you are a good fit, together with one or two relevant work samples (for example, a results release, investor presentation or financial media pitch, with any confidential details removed), to careers@ellerton.sg with the subject line "Hong Kong IR Manager Application – [Your Name]".

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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