Account Director, Financial Services PR – 690311

Alexander James Recruitment Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services PR agency in Central London seeks a Senior Account Manager/Account Director. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance, PR agency experience, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include developing PR strategies, liaising with clients, and creating content. This role offers a salary between £45k and £60k, along with flexible working arrangements and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus a birthday day

Company pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Energetic, positive, and inquisitive personality.
• Can work to deadlines and handle time pressure well.
• Experience in the UK financial market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR and marketing plans and strategies.
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings and events.
• Build relationships with journalists and clients.
• Research and write press releases and articles.
• Analyse media coverage and prepare client reports.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Organisational skills

Proactive thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of PR and marketing

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

£45 - 60k plus benefits / year

Central London | Finance, Marketing & PR

Our client is a fast paced financial services PR agency. The team needs to hire an experienced Senior Account Manager/Account Director ideally with previous PR agency experience but you absolutely must have a passion for financial services.

Responsibilities

• Working with the team to develop PR and marketing plans and strategies and to implement activity
• Liaising with clients and attending client meetings and events
• Building connections and relationships with journalists, clients and industry peers
• Researching, writing, proofreading and issuing copy – including press releases, articles and blogs
• Identifying relevant press stories and journalist interests for clients, as well as arranging interviews and commentary
• Securing opportunities for clients in all relevant publications
• Keeping up to date with key industry and legislative dates
• Undertaking relevant market research in a variety of areas
• Analysing and evaluating media coverage and preparing client reports
• Willingness to network and provide occasional organisation and support with events, such as press breakfasts and client seminars

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Energetic, positive and inquisitive
• A proactive and creative thinker
• An excellent communicator – both verbal and written
• Organised and efficient
• Able to work to deadlines and cope positively with time pressure
• Prepared to roll up their sleeves as and when necessary
• Au fait with a range of PR and marketing communications activities, including social media
• Able to work as part of a team, but also be able to self-motivate and take ownership of individual projects and tasks
• Experienced in the UK financial market ideally (although industry training can be provided)

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional day for birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working arrangements

Working here is interesting and challenging and the rest of team take a real pride in delivering great results for their clients so you will need to do the same. The team has a great culture and a very consultative approach.