Graduate Trainee - Singapore - Ashbury Communications

Description

At Ashbury Communications, we help remarkable clients build intelligent reputations.

We are an award-winning independent strategic communications consultancy that is designed for finance. Our distinctive approach integrates specialist advisory and PR capabilities with outstanding original content creation. We bring together data insights into relevance and visibility with judgment formed by decades of financial sector experience.

We are looking for aspiring graduates of 2026 who have a passion for a career in strategic communications, and who embody our values of curiosity, boldness and accountability to join us as Graduate Trainees.

How to apply

Please send your CV to latest by 31 March 2026. In your email, please explain why you would like to be considered for our Graduate Trainee programme, and how you would contribute to the future of Ashbury and the communications industry.

Programme timeline

• August 2026 to July 2027

What the programme offers

• A strong foundation in a career in strategic communications in an international setting, through mentorship and on-the-job learning right from the start
• A pathway to an accelerated career with Ashbury on completion of the programme, subject to performance
• Opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced communicators and financial journalism veterans, and collaborate closely with a highly diverse and international team based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and the United Kingdom
• Exposure to sophisticated international/ regional clients and journalists, and opportunity to get involved in client-facing work from an early stage of career
• Understanding of the context and priorities of clients, media and their audience specific to the markets we operate in
• Other learning support such as a Learning Subsidy for you to take training courses of your choice and that are aligned with Ashbury's values and business needs.

Programme highlights:

• The Graduate Trainees will be based in our Hong Kong or Singapore office
• The 12-month programme will involve mainly working with our Advisory team, with opportunity to support designated tasks by our Content team
• Structured training on communications skills and tools that we use to deliver our client work
• Job shadowing from early days of the programme, especially on media relations, client advisory, client meetings, supporting events, etc.
• Designated assignments working with our various work streams
• Regular catch-up between Graduate Trainees, regular check-ins with line manager, senior mentorship throughout the programme
• Further into the programme, to take ownership of specific deliverables in support of our clients' communications strategy, with the guidance and support from the more senior members of the team
• At the end of the programme, a final assessment for an accelerated career with Ashbury.

Who are we looking for

We're looking for graduates who embody our values of curiosity, boldness and accountability – and who has a clear passion for doing great work with great clients. To succeed as an Ashbury Graduate Trainee, you will have:

• A keen interest in current affairs and passion for the future of finance, especially in technology, climate and sustainability issues
• The curiosity in the business of our clients and news agenda
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently
• The confidence to advance new ideas and enter into constructive debate with the team
• An entrepreneurial and self-starting mentality
• High attention to detail and passion for high quality work
• The willingness and ability to take ownership
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment
• Excellent analytical, research and storytelling skills
• Native or fluent proficiency in written and spoken English, with Chinese and other Asian languages considered an advantage.

To be eligible, you will have

• To be in your final year Bachelor's or Master's degree, or have graduated within 1 year, in any study discipline from a reputable university in Hong Kong, Singapore or overseas
• The right to work in Hong Kong or Singapore. Candidates without the right to work in Hong Kong or Singapore are subject to fulfilment of visa requirements.

Timeline

• Application period: Now until 31 March 26
• Interviews and assessments: April 26
• Programme duration: August 26 – July 27

About Ashbury

Founded in 2020 by Adam Harper, a seasoned communications adviser with more than two decades of experience in financial media and strategic communications, we are an independent strategic communications consultancy built on credibility, rigour and insight.

We are built specifically for the finance sector, and we are recognised across Asia, the UK and the Middle East for advising global financial institutions. Our distinctive approach blends specialist advisory and PR capabilities with original content creation, from podcast production to newsletter design. We specialise in translating complex financial and sustainability narratives into stories that resonate with investors, regulators, media and other stakeholders.

Our team of senior professionals bring diverse backgrounds in investment banking, in-house corporate communications, financial journalism and creative content production. Together, we bring the discipline of an investment bank's communications team, the analytical depth of a think-tank and the agility of a newsroom. This breadth of experience allows us to advise clients with confidence, discretion and reliability — qualities that underpin our long-term partnerships with banks, asset managers, private equity firms, family offices and corporates across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

In 2025, we were listed among the 20 Best Financial PR Agencies in the World and 36 Best Agencies in Asia-Pacific by PRovoke Media, citing our growth as "largely driven by its reputation for delivering high-quality content and effective communication strategies tailored to the unique needs of the financial industry." We were also named Asia-Pacific Financial Services PR Consultancy of the Year in 2023 and the Asia-Pacific New Consultancy of the year in 2021 by PRovoke Media. 

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