Strategic Visual Communication Specialist

Russell Investments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments in London is seeking a senior Presentation Designer to translate complex investment concepts into clear, engaging client decks. Working with Sales, Marketing and Investment teams, you will craft compelling narratives, refine structure and visuals, and develop reusable content to lift the quality of our sales communications.

You're experienced in financial services, proficient in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite, and comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in presentation design for financial services or strategic B2B communications.
• Ability to translate complex investment concepts into clear visuals and narratives.
• Proven track record of creating compelling client decks and sales materials.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop compelling client presentations from early engagement through finals.
• Improve presentation structure, messaging and visual impact.
• Translate complex investment concepts into visual communication and design high-quality decks.

Skills

Advanced PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual storytelling

Communication skills

Client presentation design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

About The Role

Help us win more institutional business by improving how we communicate with clients.

Job Description

Help us win more institutional business by improving how we communicate with clients.

Working alongside Sales, Marketing and Investment teams, you'll create compelling client experiences, from early engagement through to finals. Using structured thinking, persuasive storytelling and exceptional visual communication, you'll transform complex investment concepts into clear, engaging sales materials that help us win.

You'll bring significant experience in institutional investment management, consulting or another strategic B2B environment, together with advanced PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite skills, strong visual communication capability and a passion for creating business-winning communications.

You're excited by the opportunity to grow into a trusted communication partner for Sales and Marketing.

About You

You're naturally curious and enjoy simplifying complexity.

You combine strong communication skills with visual thinking and sound judgement, enabling you to improve not only how presentations look, but how effectively they communicate.

You bring significant experience in institutional investment management, consulting or another strategic B2B environment, together with advanced PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite skills, strong visual communication capability and a passion for creating business-winning communications.

You're excited by the opportunity to grow into a trusted communication partner for Sales and Marketing.

A day in the life

No two days are the same.

One day you might be creating a visual that brings a complex investment concept to life. The next, shaping the story for a finals presentation, redesigning a client deck to improve its impact, bringing a presentation on brand ahead of an important meeting, or building reusable content that lifts the quality and consistency of our sales communication.

Some work is fast-paced production. Some is strategic communication. Every day is focused on helping us communicate more effectively and win more business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop compelling client presentations from early engagement through to finals.
• Ask thoughtful questions to understand the client, challenge assumptions and improve how we communicate.
• Improve presentation structure, messaging and visual impact.
• Translate complex investment concepts into compelling visual communication.
• Design high-quality presentations and pitch books using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Build reusable content, best practice and processes that continually improve our sales communication capability.

Essential Skills

• Advanced PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite ability (particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Previous relevant work experience within Financial Services industry (preferably Investment Management).
• Strong presentation design and visual communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to simplify complex information into compelling narratives.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Sales teams engage you early because your input improves outcomes.
• Our client presentations become more compelling, consistent and persuasive.
• Stakeholders trust your judgement and seek your advice.
• You're recognised as a trusted communication partner, influencing messaging, presentation strategy and communication standards across the business.