About Us

Our client is a fast-moving startup on a mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and human-centered digital world. The company’s platform leverages privacy-preserving technology to empower people and enable seamless, borderless transactions. We’re growing rapidly across APAC and need a strategic communications leader to help shape our story, amplify our impact, and build trust in our brand.

The Opportunity

As Head of Integrated Communications for APAC, you’ll own and drive communications strategy across one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the world. You’ll craft narratives that resonate in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysiabalancing global vision with local relevance.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment. You’ll be a key player in shaping how we’re perceived, from product launches and market expansions to crisis response and thought leadership.

What You’ll Do

1. Build & Execute Regional Comms Strategy: Develop hyper-localized communication plans that align with our mission while navigating cultural, regulatory, and media nuances across APAC.

2. Drive Earned & Owned Media: Secure high-impact press coverage, manage media relationships, and collaborate with content teams to amplify our voice across blogs, social, and digital channels.

3. Lead Crisis & Reputation Management: Be the go-to for handling sensitive issuesensuring swift, transparent, and strategic responses.

4. Engage Key Stakeholders: Build relationships with media, regulators, industry leaders, and internal teams to strengthen our presence in the region.

5. Amplify Brand & Thought Leadership: Craft compelling narratives around our tech, vision, and market expansionspositioning us as a leader in the space.

6. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with marketing, product, legal, and local teams to ensure cohesive messaging and execution.

7. Measure & Optimize: Define KPIs, track performance, and refine strategies based on data and insights.

8. Lead & Scale the Team: Manage and grow a high-performing communications team (and agency partners) to support our ambitious goals.

Who You Are

1. 15+ years in communications, with deep APAC expertisepreferably in startups, tech, fintech, or Web3.
2. A strategic storyteller who can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
3. Media-savvy operator with a strong network of journalists and influencers across the region.
4. Crisis-tested leader who stays calm under pressure and navigates high-stakes situations with clarity.
5. Cross-cultural communicatorfluent in English, with additional APAC language skills as a plus.
6. Regulatory-aware, with experience in fintech, crypto, or privacy-focused industries (a big bonus).
7. A builder at heartyou thrive in fast-moving environments and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves.
8. Based in APAC, with a pulse on local trends, politics, and business landscapes.

Why Join Us?

1. Be a key leader in a high-growth startup shaping the future of digital identity and finance.

2. Work across a dynamic region with massive opportunities for impact.

3. Competitive compensation, flexibility, and a culture that values bold ideas.

If you’re ready to own communications for one of APAC’s most exciting startups, let’s talk.