Senior Account Executive, Financial PR

A well-established and growing boutique Financial PR firm are looking for a passionate communications professional with experience working with corporate clients.

Working with the senior management to deliver an exceptional service to clients you will be involved in all areas of the business including advising on Fundraising/IPOs, M&A, Crisis and Public Affairs.

This role will suit someone with a background in corporate communications ideally working with clients in Asset Management. Being a truly dedicated and dynamic team player is an absolute must!

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to establish the needs of the clients and proactively support them to deliver a great service
• Develop a working relationship with clients, the media and other advisers
•  Lead in preparing, organising and handling announcement days and client events
•  Independently write press releases and financial statements, and attend press launches
• Promote news stories both over the phone and in person to appropriate media
• Oversee the collation and analysis of media coverage, and the organisation of meetings and conference calls with the media and analysts, and the preparation of press distribution lists
• Engaging in pitches for new business

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Be an independent and creative thinker
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship management/building skills
• Good basic financial knowledge and understanding of markets/financial transactions