Assistant Manager, External Comms & PR (UAEN)
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Operating in the UAE for over 50 years
CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features, and services.
CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World's Best Banks 2022.
As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.
Job responsibilities- Draft and edit press releases, speeches, media statements, and Q&As.
- Support the execution of external communication plans aligned with key business initiatives, financial results, partnerships, and product launches.
- Coordinate media interviews and press briefings with internal stakeholders and agency partners.
- Track media coverage, manage media monitoring, and prepare coverage reports.
- Maintain the media contact database and develop strong journalist relationships.
- Support external thought leadership and executive profiling, including speaking opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify media-worthy stories.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.
Requirements
Skills and experience- Bachelors degree in marketing.
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, media, or PR (agency or in-house).
- Strong writing and editing skills for media-facing materials.
- Knowledge of UAE media landscape and communications best practices.
- Ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and agency partners.
About the Company
In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai.We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years.
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