Associate Director / Director - Financial Services

Premier Resourcing UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director or Director to lead strategic communications for top financial services brands. This role offers the opportunity to manage teams and deliver integrated PR campaigns that address key financial issues and trends. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, this position is perfect for someone passionate about driving impactful communications in a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in financial services and are ready to take the next step in your career, this role could be your ideal fit.

Benefits

Potential discretionary bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days of holiday

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in financial services communications.
• Strong background in strategic communications and PR.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior team members and support senior leadership.
• Lead strategic communications campaigns for financial services clients.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Financial Services Knowledge

Team Management

Public Relations

Consumer Specialist Experience

Education

Degree in Communications or related field

Experience in Communications Consultancy

Job description

Great new Associate Director / Director role covering top financial services brands across public equity & bond markets, private equity, banking, insurance and consumer finance.

The client: Award Winning Global Communications Consultancy

This top-rated strategic communications consultancy is a go-to advisor for blue-chip global brands. Their network offers a fantastic platform with the reach to win instantly recognisable brands and deliver award-winning integrated global campaigns which blend corporate affairs, consumer issues and financial communications. This is complemented with a genuine investment in culture, training and development. The group has committed to creating a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration across their global offices and a benefits package which supports professional development and places staff well-being on par with their research-led campaigns and sought-after clients.

The role: Associate Director / Director - Financial Services

This Associate Director or entry point Director role will work in well-structured teams, managing junior team members and supporting SLT while being the key account and strategic lead for a range of financial services clients. Projects will span corporate & B2B audiences, with exposure partnering more consumer specialist teams on some accounts, delivering integrated PR and communications campaigns backed by insights, research and data for financial services clients including asset management, private equity, real estate, retail and corporate banking, consumer finance and insurance sectors. The team partners global finance brands while tackling topical issues and positioning clients discussing public equity & bond markets, deploying private capital, how we are planning for our financial future, the geo-politics affecting monetary policy, navigating cost of living and spending patterns through challenging political times, the rise of responsible & sustainable investing and the importance of DE&I and social mobility. Experience in a communications consultancy leading teams on financial services clients will be required but this could be blended with in-house experience.

Benefits:

• Salary depends on experience from c.£70-90k
• Potential discretionary bonus
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Additional day off for your birthday

If you would like to find out more, please submit your CV for consideration.

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