Associate Director - Financial Services

PRWeek UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to manage financial services clients. This role involves leading teams, delivering strategic campaigns, and addressing key issues in the financial sector while promoting a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Benefits

Pension

25 days of holiday

Additional days off

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Experience in communications consultancy leading teams on financial services clients.
• Proven track record in managing strategic communications campaigns.
• Understanding of financial markets and the ability to navigate geopolitical issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior team members while supporting the senior leadership team.
• Be the key account and strategic lead for a range of financial services clients.
• Deliver integrated PR and communications campaigns backed by insights and data.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Communication

Public Relations

Crisis Management

Job description

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Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Discipline: Corporate Communications, B2B, Financial PR, Brand Reputation, Crisis Communications | Seniority: Director / Head / Vice-President, Senior Management, Manager / Mid-Management | Sector: Associations / Institutions, Financial Services, Professional Services, Property | Business Type: Agency / Consultancy | Benefits: Holiday Allowance, Lifestyle Benefits, Pension, Remote Working

Great new Associate 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 - Financial Services

This Associate 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 with global finance brands while tackling topical issues and positioning clients discussing public equity & bond markets, deploying private capital, and planning for our financial future. The role involves navigating geo-politics affecting monetary policy, addressing cost of living and spending patterns during political times, and emphasizing responsible & sustainable investing, as well as DE&I and social mobility.

Recent experience in a communications consultancy leading teams on financial services clients will be required, but this could also be blended with in-house experience.

Benefits:

• Salary depends on experience from c.£65-85k
• Pension
• 25 days of holiday
• Additional days off
• Range of health and wellness benefits
• Hybrid working pattern

If you would like to find out more, please submit your CV for consideration. If this role is not quite right but you know someone who might be interested, refer their details and receive £150 in Amazon vouchers when we place a new referral in a role.

Premier Resourcing UK Ltd is a specialist Marketing, PR & Communications Recruitment Consultancy committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to reflect the diverse world around us and recruit from minority groups regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

Company

Partner with Premier

We specialise in placing talent in exciting PR, Marketing & Creative roles in London and internationally. We provide tailored services, expert advice, and tangible results.

Our values reflect our passion, enthusiasm, and expertise, centered around being IDEAL:

• I is for Integral: working closely with you to identify the best roles.
• D is for Diverse: ensuring gender-balanced and ethnically diverse shortlists.
• E is for Expert: drawing on over 20 years of experience and a proven track record.
• A is for Agile: responding to your changing requirements with high-quality service.
• L is for Longevity: committed to long-term partnerships and meaningful relationships.

Website: http://www.premierresourcing.co.uk/

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Location: 85 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 4TQ, United Kingdom