London, ref: TF442

This leading financial communications agency is seeking a fluent Russian speaker to join their dynamic team as an Associate (AM/SAM/AD).

Working specifically within the International team, your responsibilities will include formulating and implementing financial communications strategies, assisting in the preparation of messaging materials, researching new business opportunities, building relationships with clients and key press and analysts. Additionally, you will be required to translate documents from Russian to English, therefore requiring strong fluency in both languages.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant relevant industry experience, the ability to build strong relationships, a hardworking and adaptable attitude and excellent attention to detail. A competitive base salary and excellent benefits await the right candidate.

London, Ref: AC435

This leading commercial property and real estate services adviser is seeking a Communications Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies across the UK and EMEA regions.

As you will be specifically working within the real estate financial advice aspect of the business, it is essential that you have a background in financial PR or investor relations and some experience of working in a b2b environment. Experience of working within real estate/property would be advantageous as you will need an extensive knowledge of the media and specific trade press.

You must have excellent strategic planning skills as you will be developing long-term communication plans, identifying key messages and working closely with external agencies to ensure that they are delivered accordingly. You must also be a tactical thinker; ensuring that the comms team builds strong relationships with top-tier UK and international media and regularly spotting opportunities for key spokespeople to be called upon to provide expert commentary.

On a personal level, you must be enthusiastic, credible, robust and professional. Excellent writing skills are essential and some knowledge of the social media/digital landscape would be beneficial.

London, Ref: AC407

One of the leading international financial and corporate communications agencies based in London is looking for an Associate and a Director with a track record in business development and building practice teams.

These are key appointments at a senior level to assist in driving the business forward to new levels. The agency specialises in corporate reputation management with a client base in institutional financial services, energy and tmt so a background in any of these sectors would be relevant.

You will already have established yourself as a master of corporate reputation management, investor relations, issues and crisis management as well as being able to nurture client relationships and run practice groups. You should currently be at Director level, most likely agency side (now, or at some point during your career) and now looking for an entrepreneurial, intellectually driven, challenging environment where you will be rewarded for your efforts and able to have a significant impact on the shape of the business.

London, Ref: AC406

One of the leading international financial and corporate communications agencies based in Central London is looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant with a track record in institutional financial services.

Previous experience in financial services PR is required for this role, as is a real market understanding of this sector. Established industry and media connections would be extremely beneficial.

As part of a global communications group, this agency continues to offer a highly entrepreneurial spirit alongside the challenge of work in a multi-disciplined, multi-market environment. They have seen substantial international growth in retained business throughout this demanding economic time and are now keen to find candidates who thrive on intellectually stimulating environments and who are looking for a real challenge in their career development.

London, Ref TF423

This international firm advising on corporate reputation, M&As and financial market communications is seeking a Senior Account Managers to join the dynamic and fast-growing financial services team.

You must have a strong academic record backed by solid experience within financial services, obtained from an agency or in-house role. Strong interpersonal skills and a well-developed business acumen are also essential to this role. Key duties will include planning, implementing and delivering PR campaigns, building strong relationships with the media and clients and working on new business pitches to help build the client portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading European financial PR agency whose clients include international companies and businesses with ambition, issues or opportunities.

London, Ref TF421

This international firm advising on corporate reputation, M&As and financial market communications is seeking a Senior Account Managers to join the dynamic and fast-growing healthcare team.

The agency has a dedicated team providing their healthcare clients with services including advice around M&A, capital raising activities, IPOs, crisis management, investor and media relations, corporate reputation management and profile raising – so this is more of a financial services role and a background in healthcare PR is not essential, although a knowledge of the sector would be beneficial.

You must have a strong academic record backed by solid experience within financial services, obtained from an agency or in-house role. Strong interpersonal skills and a well-developed business acumen are also essential to this role. Key duties will include planning, implementing and delivering PR strategies, building strong relationships with the media (financial, business, trade) and clients and working on new business pitches to help build the client portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading financial PR agency whose client list includes international companies and businesses with ambition, issues or opportunities.

London, Ref: TF418

This international firm advising on corporate reputation, M&As and financial market communications is seeking a Senior Account Executive to work as a number two in small account teams (one of which is the energy team).

You must have a strong academic record backed by previous experience within financial services and you will be familiar with standard tools such as RNS, Gorkana, Bloomberg, etc. You must have the ability to take full responsibility for executing a PR strategy, excellent writing skills and existing relationships with key media contacts would be an advantage.

Key duties will include drafting and distributing press releases, liaising with clients, carrying out media and analyst relations activities, developing a strong understanding of clients’ business sectors and organising and running financial calendar events.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading financial PR agency offering an attractive package and gain the opportunity to learn from industry experts.

United Arab Emirates, Ref: AC417

This international corporate communications agency is seeking a Consultant (SAE-AD level) to join the growing team in the United Arab Emirates.

You will be working to help Gulf based businesses raise their profile or manage transactions in other major capital markets across the world. Clients will include locally-based government departments, private businesses and multi-nationals with operations in the region.

You must have acquired previous experience of working on corporate transactions, capital raisings, issue management as well as financial calendar disclosure requirements and day to day communications needs. You will also be involved in new business development so experience of writing proposals and pitching would be extremely beneficial.

This is a multi-national team comprised of communications experts with extensive international and regional experience so the ideal candidate will have an international perspective coupled with an understanding of the local area’s culture. Fluency in other languages including Arabic would be useful.

London, Ref: TF409

This leading corporate communications agency with a global network is seeking an engaged, enthusiastic and academically accomplished candidate to join one of its growing teams.

You could be sitting in one of 2 different sectors according to experience (including Utilities/Industrial or Retail / Consumer), but the role will not be consumer facing. Therefore it is imperative that you have previously worked in corporate and financial PR as you will be doing financial calendar / investor relations rather than consumer branding.

You will have a strong interest in finance and the City in general, you will be up to date with current affairs, plus you will have a keen sense of awareness and understanding of the press and the role of public relations alike.  In addition, you will have strong written and oral skills, be able to command confidence in others and have the potential to really build strong relationships both internally and externally.

An excellent package awaits the successful candidate.

London, Ref: AC365

Contract type: Full time, fixed term for 6 months. Possible temp to perm.

The Financial & Professional Services (FPS) team is one of this leading agency’s strongest business sectors and is seeking an Account Director with a strong background in financial and/or professional services to join this dynamic, ambitious and well established team.

You must have excellent client servicing skills, the ability to develop client relationships at a senior level and to develop a comprehensive understanding of their objectives. Experience of utilising social media in PR campaigns would be beneficial and a good knowledge and understanding of city/financial national and trade media is essential.

Experience with asset management and/or pensions clients would be particularly advantageous, as would a strong track record in proposal development, pitching and conversion and contributing to new business wins.

On a personal level, you must possess persuasive communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and you will be self-motivated and a clear analytical thinker.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to work with a broad range of high-profile clients within the financial and professional services sector and develop multi-stakeholder campaigns both in the UK and internationally.