Senior Account Executive

SEC Newgate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic communications group in London seeks a Senior Account Executive specializing in financial communications. This role involves media engagement, developing content, and supporting a diverse range of clients. Candidates should have solid media relations experience and a passion for communication within financial sectors. The position offers hybrid working options, generous leave, mental health support, and internal mentorship. Suitable for proactive individuals with strong writing and organizational skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

30 days annual leave

Mental health support

Private medical insurance

Training and mentorship programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about communications, especially financial communications.
• Experience in securing media coverage.
• Familiar with public markets and financial regulations.
• Exceptional writing ability.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support financial communications for clients.
• Engage with media and build relationships.
• Develop content like press releases and research reports.
• Assist in new business pitches and proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Media relations experience

Research and writing skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Job description

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We are SEC Newgate UK

An insights and research‑driven global strategic communications and advocacy group. We have over 1,400 people worldwide, working across 60 offices in 29 different countries. We work at the nexus of business, politics, communities, markets and media to deliver positive outcomes.

There are many things we feel passionately about but one that links them all together is respect. Respect for each other, ourselves, our clients, our suppliers, the environment we work in, the communities we operate in, and respect for everyone that is impacted by our actions.

Our opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive with experience in financial communications to join our growing and award‑winning team in Farringdon, London.

Ideal for someone who is interested in helping organisations develop and communicate their financial strategy both in public and private markets. In this role you will support the team with uploading RNS, analysts' relations, media engagement (e.g. building relationships with trades, nationals, online and broadcast media), social and digital campaigns, leadership profiling, bespoke events and developing platforms at global conferences and summits.

You will work across an array of clients from boutiques and challengers to global firms across multiple sectors. The role will include proactive media engagement, markets and feature monitoring, research report writing, developing engaging first‑draft press releases and RNS, feature articles and social content for a range of audiences, preparing client activity reports, and undertaking research and coordination activities for new business pitches and proposals. You will also be involved in supporting with the development of a wide range of thought leadership and research campaigns and developing reports for clients.

Ideal for you if you:

• Are passionate about a career in communications, with a particular interest in financial communications
• Have proven media relations experience and enjoy securing high‑quality coverage for clients
• Understand public markets and financial announcements for listed businesses, and/or have knowledge of investment funds and strategies across public and private markets
• Are familiar with financial reporting calendars, regulatory frameworks and investor relations best practices
• Are an exceptional writer with the ability to craft clear, compelling content
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Are proactive, solutions‑focused, and demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Have experience working as part of a client‑facing advisory team
• Thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment

More reasons to apply:

• Hybrid working (60% in the office) with mandatory Mondays
• New business commission
• 30 days annual leave with the option to buy some, plus an additional day off for your birthday and an additional charity day off
• Access to Oliva, our mental health support platform and up to ten free therapy or coaching sessions a year
• Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme from day one
• The ability to work remotely for up to four weeks in one year
• Training and internal mentorship programme

To apply

To apply, please follow this link. Applications close Friday 30 January 2026 but we may appoint before then.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.