Senior Writer

About the Clermont Group The Clermont Group is an international business group headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 1986 by New Zealand-born entrepreneur Richard F. Chandler, who brings with him an extraordinary legacy of contrarian investments, the Clermont Group builds and invests companies in Healthcare, Financial Services and Aerospace. These businesses employ more than 8,000 people around the world. Our story is that of a Business House built on the foundations of big dreams, courage and integrity. We believe in the goodness of business, building iconic businesses that advance community well‐being and national prosperity. We bring together the art and science of business management, putting principles before profits. Clermont comprises two divisions, a group of operating companies (Clermont Holdings) and an investment business (Clermont Capital). Vietnam's largest and leading private healthcare group, Hoan My, comprising 13 hospitals and four clinics SBFC Finance which provides loans to small business owners and consumers through a network of 186 branches across 152 towns and cities in India magniX and Eviation, which together are working at the forefront of electric aviation For more information, please visit our corporate website at Role You will play an important role within Clermont's head office, responsible for writing about our industry‐leading operating companies. This broad role encompasses writing Annual Reports, company heritage stories, articles for our biannual in‐house company magazine, op‐eds, and marketing materials including company websites and corporate profiles. You will work closely with the Clermont Chairman and senior managers both in Clermont and at our operating companies. Attraction of the role We seek someone for whom words are not just a day job, but a passion. In the ChatGPT era, Clermont values high‐quality writing produced with the spirit of a craftsman. The Writer/Senior Writer will sit at the heart of a lean, high‐performing business House. Our companies are all based in dynamic, fast‐growing economies with exciting stories to tell about the contribution they are making to the wellbeing of their customers and communities. The successful candidate will work with leaders in their field, exceptional people who are revolutionising healthcare in Vietnam, building a champion business in India's financial services sector, and inventing the groundbreaking aircraft of tomorrow. Responsibilities At Clermont, we have a deep value for great writing. Many companies recognise the importance of business storytelling to create a powerful brand that connects with customers. We go deeper. We believe that writing about our companies unlocks insights that shape our governance and strategy. The Writer/Senior Writer is a critical position in our company. Their work will shape the future direction of our businesses. There are two aspects to the role of Writer/Senior Writer, writing internally and externally. Internal writing focuses on examining company performance, uncovering and recording lessons, and building culture and identity through collaterals distributed to staff. Internal writing includes: Annual Reports for Clermont and our privately held Opcos, developed directly with the company CEOs, investment leads, and Clermont's Chairman Annual letters on behalf of an Opco Chairman or CEO Heritage documents that record our lessons Story Books that provide a journalistic history of the company to educate and inspire staff Internal playbooks and manuals that contribute to the development of our proprietary business management system Stories for our in‐house magazine and intranet External writing builds our companies into passion brands through the development of commercially focused collaterals. These communicate the company's identity to others as well as highlighting the unique attractions of our products and services. External writing includes: Company websites Corporate profiles Op‐eds Product factsheets The role would suit an energetic and professional writer or journalist with strong analytical ability, exceptional writing skills, and excellent editorial judgement. Suitable candidates will be comfortable working with executives and thought leaders across a variety of industries and cultures, capable of developing compelling narratives and capturing tone and voice with ease. They will be able to work at speed and under tight deadlines. Requirements The successful candidate will ideally possess the following traits: Relevant degree from an internationally recognised university Experience in and around a busy writing environment (a newsroom, think tank, consultancy, or communications agency)Flexibility to adapt writing to requirements. Output for this role will range from journalistic "features‐style" storytelling to investment‐style corporate analysis Strong presentation skills, including experience working with high‐level stakeholders First‐rate research skills with the capacity to understand our companies quickly and to distil complex ideas into clear and compelling narratives Humility, willing accept guidance and feedback and remain unfazed by high standards A great culture fit – Clermont prizes team spirit, a positive attitude, and a polished and professional approach to business Administrative Details Start date: Immediate preferred Compensation: Competitive base salary Benefits: Medical insurance; 21 days annual leave Education: University Degree Experience: Minimum 5‐7 years of business journalism or content creation experience Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken)Reporting: Dual reporting. Direct report to the Director of Communications and dotted to the Editor Travel: Regular international travel may be required Disclaimer: We only accept job applications through our Clermont Career Website, LinkedIn or MyCareersFuture Singapore (A Singapore Government Agency Website). It is possible that you may find job postings of our Company in other platforms and you could receive an unsolicited email, text message or phone call from a fraudulent contact regarding an alleged employment or other opportunity with Clermont Group. You should be vigilant in researching all these unsolicited contacts. #J-18808-Ljbffr