Financial Services jobs in United States

£45 - 60k plus benefits / year

Central London Finance Marketing & PR

690311

Our client is a fast-paced financial services PR agency. The team needs to hire an experienced Senior Account Manager/Account Director ideally with previous PR agency experience but you absolutely must have a passion for financial services.

There is a really interesting client list for the successful candidate to work on from day one. The focus is on pensions and investments, with employee benefits also being of interest.

• Energetic, positive and inquisitive
• A proactive and creative thinker
• An excellent communicator – both verbal and written
• Organised and efficient
• Able to work to deadlines and cope positively with time pressure
• Prepared to roll up their sleeves as and when necessary
• Au fait with a range of PR and marketing communications activities, including social media
• Able to work as part of a team, but also be able to self-motivate and take ownership of individual projects and tasks
• Experienced in the UK financial market ideally (although industry training can be provided)

• Working with the team to develop PR and marketing plans and strategies and to implement activity
• Liaising with clients and attending client meetings and events
• Building connections and relationships with journalists, clients and industry peers
• Researching, writing, proofreading and issuing copy – including press releases, articles and blogs
• Identifying relevant press stories and journalist interests for clients, as well as arranging interviews and commentary
• Securing opportunities for clients in all relevant publications
• Keeping up to date with key industry and legislative dates
• Undertaking relevant market research in a variety of areas
• Analysing and evaluating media coverage and preparing client reports
• Willingness to network and provide occasional organisation and support with events, such as press breakfasts and client seminars

• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional day for birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working arrangements

Working here is interesting and challenging and the rest of the team take a real pride in delivering great results for their clients so you will need to do the same. The team has a great culture and a very consultative approach.