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Account Director/Senior Account Director – Financial Services

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This independent, global, strategic communications consultancy has one of the most prestigious reputations in its space. With approximately 10 dedicated practice areas, they are a communications powerhouse who work with some of the world’s leading companies to provide expert advice to address their most pressing communications and business challenges. The agency is a full service shop, providing its clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages its integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications, ESG communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world.

With this agency, you get the best of both worlds: the atmosphere, resources and benefits of a global conglomerate combined with the close knit, sector team that you’ll work in. Each team is around 20-30 people, made up of people who are incredibly talented and passionate about what they do.

The team you will be joining is the Financial Services team which is the leading FS advisory in the UK, boasting an enviable client list of instantly recognisable including banks and investment banks, insurers, asset managers, private equity companies, hedge funds and governments.

Culturally the company and team is corporate “with a small c” – it’s a fast paced, busy team with a prestigious client list, but one where flexibility is enabled. At present, the offices are open to people who wish to go in but home/remote working is supported for those who don't wish to venture in.

The Role – AD/SAD – Financial Services

We’re looking for someone with a background steeped in financial services communications, gained either in house or at an agency (some agency experience is required). If you have an interest in investments and/or insurance, even better.

A full JD can be provided upon application, but key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and support on the development and execution of strategic communications programmes
  • Own and lead client relationships
  • Provide strategic and strong senior level counsel to clients
  • Support new business opportunities and pitching
  • Strong journalist relationships and media relations skills
  • Team management, mentoring and development of junior staff

Benefits:

A competitive benefits package is offered for this role, including:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance, income protection
  • Flex critical illness cover
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Holiday buy,
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Interest free travel loans
  • Paid volunteer hours and corporate matching for charitable donations

To discuss this opportunity and others we are recruiting for in confidence, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Charlotte Bradshaw E: [email protected]

Please note due to the high volume of applicants if you have not heard from one of us here in team London you have unfortunately not been selected on this occasion, we may be in touch in the future with other opportunities

Capstone Hill: Public & media relations, corporate & public affairs, digital, marketing communications, stakeholder, government & investor relations. Working across UK & Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

New York – Chicago  – Los Angeles – London – Sydney – Melbourne

Company

Capstone Hill Search is a specialist consultancy focusing on communications and marketing recruitment in Europe, US and Australia. 

Capstone Hill Search was founded on the principle that to successfully search for, select and appoint high quality practitioners in this field recruiters must first have an in-depth understanding of the industry and the roles they seek to fill.

Capstone Hill Search combines extensive industry specific, on-the-job experience with proven recruitment expertise and leading edge practices to confirm capability, personality and cultural fit, and ultimately deliver outstanding people to your business.

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Company info
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Telephone
44 (0)20 7017 3080
Location
9 Appold Street
8th floor
London
EC2A 2AP
GB

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