Transaction Communications Account Manager

Job Title : Transaction Communications Account Manager

Working For : Hanbury Strategy

Location : London

To start : ASAP

Salary : Competitive and dependent on experience

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

The role

Building on our expertise across media relations, public affairs and market communications, we are growing our offer and working with some of the biggest corporates and investors around, on high-value work in M&A, complex corporate finance deals, activism and special situations.

We are seeking an enthusiastic new recruit with two to three years’ experience in financial communications and wants to be part of a new, dynamic opportunity at Hanbury.

You will have a keen interest in financial transactions and private markets, understand the financial media, and have experience offering advice and developing strategy to support every stage of complex deals and transactions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage day-to-day activity on account teams

• Being a key point of contact for the client and take responsibility for allocating actions and delivery of work

• Taking a leading role on drafting financial communications, developing investment narratives and supporting materials

• Building and maintaining contacts within the media

• Taking a leadership role with Executives, supporting their development and managing and reviewing their work on account teams

• Undertaking independent research tasks and completing them to a high quality

• Assisting with business development and takes on a role in pitches

• Investing in the culture of the business and celebrating the successes of the team

About you:

• Strong foundation in corporate communications, with a specialism in financial communications, corporate affairs, investor relations and financial results

• Financial analysis skills and understanding of financial reporting

• Strong media networks and a willingness to forge new relationships

• Excited to be part of a dynamic team, working with clients from a range of industries

• Organised and capable of managing simultaneous tasks across a number of accounts

• Dedicated to producing high-quality work and going the extra mile

• Enjoy working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions

• Personable, professional and a team player

Benefits:

• 28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays.

• Pension plan - 4% company contribution.

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.

• Normal working hours are 9am - 6pm.

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

• The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.

• Access to a full social and cultural calendar and employee wellness programmes - this summer/autumn we are adopting hybrid working practices and so the programme is part virtual, part face-to-face.

Application - please send us your CV and a cover letter that outlines your interest in financial services within corporate communications.

Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.