Snr/ Corporate Communications and PR Executive - Asset Manager

Our client is a leading alternative asset manager that works with a global network of partners to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Specialising in real estate, private credit, and venture capital, they  are passionate about identifying unique opportunities and structuring them into compelling and competitive products for clients, whether you’re an institutional investor or a family office.

Job description:

• Working as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated campaigns that encompass PR, marketing, digital and design to align activities and support business development
• Helping to run the press office function, responding quickly to media enquiries and maintaining media relationships
• Developing and executing the PR plans for specific areas of the firm’s services and activities
• Managing and liaising with spokespeople and experts within the firm
• Media and influencer relations: leveraging existing relationships and cultivating new contacts within the media and amongst social media influencers
• Maintaining a keen understanding of industry trends, monitoring developments and making recommendations on topical commentary
• Drafting commentary, press releases, social media posts, articles, blogs and other campaign collateral
• Managing spokespeople, including assisting with media training, and briefing ahead of interviews
• Copy writing (e.g. newsletters, LinkedIn, corporate messages, presentations)
• Review of all external presentations materials for consistent messaging and form
• Marketing support – review and formatting of all external communication materials and presentations in accordance with style guide
• Lead corporate communications initiatives (e.g. newsletters, press releases, publications, website) 

The successful applicant:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to quickly digest complex matters, identify news hooks and present engaging content in a clear and concise way
• Strong writing skills – experience of drafting press releases and traditional/social media commentary/ newsletters/ pitch documents
• Experienced and confident at pitching stories to all types of media
• A passionate ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to work under own initiative
• Proven track record developing PR ideas and executing successful communication campaigns
• An understanding of social media campaigns
• Experience and knowledge of financial services/ asset management
• Strong relationships with relevant media
• Agency experience an advantage
• Educated to degree level
• A passionate ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to work under own initiative
• Someone who is confident and takes a collaborative approach; able to manage a diverse range of internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• A clear and strong verbal communicator
• A team player who cares about the collective success of the team
• Highly motivated and hard working.
• Commercial and common sense.
• Second language beneficial ( Arabic)
• Excellent organizational skills.