Career defining role for experienced associate director with banking expertise looking for freedom to make a difference and be part of a well-run, independent consultancy of big hitters

Overview:                                                                

This vibrant corporate, financial and crisis communications consultancy is currently looking to extend their financial services team of experts with a PR associate director, working closely with the head of the team.  This consultancy stands out from the crowd with a diverse team from banking, journalism, law and PR and an ‘eye watering’ client portfolio – the bigger the issue or deal, the better.

The Company

As one of the last remaining independent financial and corporate communications consultancies, this firm can offer a PR associate director a free flowing, entrepreneurial environment, yet an impressive existing track record and a client portfolio which outshines larger competitors. Clients cross all sectors although the focus of this role is financial services (banking) and asset management knowledge would be a bonus.  You will be expected to offer consummate board level advice.    

The Role

Key challenges and opportunities in this Financial PR Director – Financial Services role:

• Leading on existing client accounts advising on deals across banking, asset management, insurance and alternative investments; working closely with the head of the team who needs an experienced hand
• Your advisory skills will be stretched as you will deliver premium advice at CEO and Chairman level
• Use your contacts to bring in business and in return you will be well rewarded although this is seen as a team effort
• Enjoy the scope of influencing the future of a business and bring your ideas to the table
• Mentor a highly skilled team, providing development and training opportunities to help them reach their potentials

The Person

Key attributes and experience for this Corporate and Financial PR Associate Director – Financial Services role:

• You will be an experienced corporate and financial PR director with financial services experience – banking experience is the ideal as is agency experience
• Demonstrable experience advising mid and large cap listed companies
• Must have strong new business track record
• Excellent advisory and crisis management skills
• You will be a credible networker with current media contacts at a national level
• Relish a flat and open structure and being looked after in a ‘grown up culture’

To be considered for this Corporate and Financial PR Associate Director – Financial Services role please click to apply

Contact information

Sarah Leembruggen