ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – FINANCIAL SERVICES

Envision Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned professional in public relations and financial communications. This role focuses on leveraging a strong client portfolio to identify new opportunities and maximize financial communications across the region. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, excellent leadership qualities, and a proven track record in strategic communications. You'll lead pitches, develop effective communication strategies, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure success. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in public relations and communications, especially in financial communications.
• Strong leadership and project management skills essential for team success.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build opportunities from existing client portfolios.
• Develop and execute successful communications strategies and programmes.

Skills

Public Relations

Financial Communications

Communication Effectiveness

Strategic Communications

Project Management

Leadership

Social Media Understanding

Content Development

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Multinational PR & Advertising Agency.

Job Summary: Identify and build opportunities from Organization’s existing strong client portfolio and to source and maximize the growing Financial Communications opportunities across the region.

Job Requirements:

1. 8+ years’ experience in the field of public relations and communications within financial communications.
2. Proven track record in managing and measuring communication effectiveness.
3. Experience in strategic communications, managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing, and forecasting.
4. Native-level written and spoken English, enabling strong content development skills, including experience drafting op-eds and quotes/statements for media. Arabic writing would be a bonus.
5. Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on FinComm opportunities or integrated assignments.
6. Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes.
7. Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow.
8. Excellent project management skills including delegation of tasks.
9. Excellent understanding of social media, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative.
10. Strong ability to lead and convert new business opportunities.
11. Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing, and forecasting.
12. Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
13. Excellent writing skills—both technical and creative/promotional proficiency.
14. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

If you know of anyone who has these qualifications and is looking for a challenging career, please email: [e-mail]

Jeanette Jarjoura – Executive Search and Leadership Consultant