Standard Investment Bank (SIB) is one of Kenya's foremost financial services firm. We offer the market a single point of entry for Investment Banking, Investment Management, Securities Trading and Corporate Finance.

The Public Relations & Communications Analyst will support the execution of SIB’s internal and external communications initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive communicator with strong writing skills, an understanding of media relations, and an interest in the financial/investments industry and corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

Public Relations & Media Support

• Manage relationships with media outlets/personalities, maintain media list; co-ordinate media inquiries and secure positive media coverage
• Draft press releases, media statements, speeches, and talking points
• Support media monitoring, coverage tracking, and preparation of media reports
• Support the organization of press briefings, interviews, and corporate announcements
• Assist in preparing staff and designated spokespeople for media appearances, including developing briefing notes, key messages, Q&A documents, and media packs

Corporate Communications

• Assist in developing and editing content for internal communications, newsletters, website updates, and corporate publications
• Assist in developing and implementing integrated communication campaigns for key corporate milestones, product launches, events, and thought leadership initiatives
• Ensure brand tone, messaging, and visual identity are consistently applied across all communication materials
• Support the management of crisis communication plans, ensuring consistency in messaging during sensitive situations

Event Support

• Assist in coordinating corporate events, investor engagements, and stakeholder forums
• Support communications logistics for internal & external events; co-ordinate coverage where applicable, including photography/videography, livestreams, media outreach, and post-event coverage
• Liaise with external vendors, agencies, and partners as required

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain communications calendars, content archives, and approvals documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communications team

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications, media, or marketing
• Interest/experience in finance, investment banking, or capital markets is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in media listening tools and familiarity with content management tools is an advantage
• Proven ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve common goals

What we Offer

• Opportunity to work and grow within a leading investment bank with regional and global exposure
• Hands-on experience in corporate communications within the financial services sector
• A collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented work environment

• Manage relationships with media outlets/personalities, maintain media list; co-ordinate media inquiries and secure positive media coverage
• Draft press releases, media statements, speeches, and talking points
• Support media monitoring, coverage tracking, and preparation of media reports
• Support the organization of press briefings, interviews, and corporate announcements
• Assist in preparing staff and designated spokespeople for media appearances, including developing briefing notes, key messages, Q&A documents, and media packs
• Assist in developing and editing content for internal communications, newsletters, website updates, and corporate publications
• Assist in developing and implementing integrated communication campaigns for key corporate milestones, product launches, events, and thought leadership initiatives
• Ensure brand tone, messaging, and visual identity are consistently applied across all communication materials
• Support the management of crisis communication plans, ensuring consistency in messaging during sensitive situations
• Assist in coordinating corporate events, investor engagements, and stakeholder forums
• Support communications logistics for internal & external events; co-ordinate coverage where applicable, including photography/videography, livestreams, media outreach, and post-event coverage
• Liaise with external vendors, agencies, and partners as required
• Maintain communications calendars, content archives, and approvals documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communications team

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in media listening tools and familiarity with content management tools is an advantage
• Proven ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve common goals

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications, media, or marketing
• Interest/experience in finance, investment banking, or capital markets is an added advantage