Financial Services Senior Director, Corporate Communications, London

Hanson Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services communications firm is seeking a Senior Director based in London. This pivotal role involves leading Financial Services practice growth, providing strategic advisory to top-tier clients, and implementing comprehensive communications strategies. Candidates should have a proven track record at the senior level with expertise in commercial banking, insurance, and asset management. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working model

Access to an in-house Learning Academy

Qualifications

• Proven track record at Director or Senior Director level within communications.
• Strong subject matter expertise in commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Financial Services practice.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to high-profile clients.
• Develop and implement multi-channel communications strategies.
• Manage and inspire client teams for excellence.
• Drive new business development through proactive networking.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on team direction.
• Oversee content creation and campaigns across channels.

Skills

Financial services expertise

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Join a Leading Financial Services Communications Practice

Our client is seeking an exceptional Senior Director to lead their Financial Services corporate communications offering, with a particular focus on commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management, based out of their London office.

This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for someone with deep sector expertise and a strategic mindset who is excited to drive business growth, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver impactful, integrated communications strategies for some of the most prominent names in financial services.

You will be responsible for spearheading a thriving and growing Financial Services practice, combining your knowledge of industry dynamics with a passion for communications that influence, engage, and build reputations across complex stakeholder landscapes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and grow the Financial Services practice, with specialism across commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to high-profile clients, including Directors of Communications, CMOs, and C‑suite executives
• Develop and implement multi‑channel communications strategies aligned with client objectives, from regulatory positioning to market awareness and reputation building
• Manage and inspire client teams, ensuring excellence across both retained accounts and project‑based work
• Drive new business development through proactive networking, pitching, and relationship management – leveraging both your contacts and the wider agency's capabilities
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the Financial Services team, contributing to commercial targets and team development
• Oversee the creation of content and campaigns spanning earned media, digital, social, and internal channels

What They're Looking For

• Proven track record at Director or Senior Director level within communications, media, or strategic advisory environments
• Strong subject matter expertise across financial services, ideally including commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management
• Experience advising senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility on corporate positioning, brand and reputation, and financial communications
• A robust understanding of the media landscape, with established relationships across national, broadcast, and trade outlets
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a strong editorial eye and the ability to lead on complex content development
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring those around you and fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and motivated by delivering results for clients and the business alike
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for growing teams, shaping propositions, and identifying new market opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and additional "Time4U" wellness days
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to suit your work‑life balance
• Private Medical Insurance and matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships and retail shopping
• Access to an in‑house Learning Academy to support your career and personal development
• "Work from Anywhere" for one week per year

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business‑critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C‑Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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