Account Director, Capital Markets

Run a broad range of tasks and support other Capital Markets team members
Compile coverage reports and conduct research
Manage day-to-day client contact and relationships where appropriate
Provide advice and guidance to clients
Ensure efficient, high-quality day-to-day delivery of client programmes
Drive and coordinate media and analyst relations activity
Draft well-informed, audience-appropriate written materials
Assist with new business proposals and pitch presentations
Plan and manage client events
Nurture junior team members through on-the-job coaching
Draft press releases and handle RNS announcements
Build media and sell-side analyst relations skills
Engage on social media

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years communications experience, preferably with some Capital Markets experience
• Interest and enthusiasm for the City and Capital Markets communications
• Passion for media, current affairs and business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail
• Analytical, creative and inquisitive approach
• Time management skills, including adapting to changing priorities and multitasking to meet deadlines
• Flexible attitude to working out of hours occasionally when required
• Strong understanding of the media and the communication and business skills needed to run accounts
• Ability to handle RNS news announcements, including managing client sign-off
• Good understanding of social media and the broader digital landscape
• Ability to recognise a crisis situation and elevate the response
• Effective delivery of financial calendar communications programmes
• Developing advisory skills and awareness of regulatory best practice
• Ability to judge material price-sensitive issues and seek senior counsel
• Developing a network of City contacts and financial/business media relationships

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on client relationship management and media relations. Possesses a solid understanding of Capital Markets and the ability to deliver high-quality client programmes and advisory services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Capital Markets Experience
• Client Relationship Management
• Media Relations Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Crisis Management

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Hard Skills

• Client Programme Delivery
• RNS News Announcements
• Analytical Skills
• Advisory Skills
• Event Planning

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Coaching Skills

Industry Keywords

• Financial Calendar Communications
• Media Relations
• Business Communications
• City Contacts Network
• Regulatory Best Practice

Tools & Technologies

• Social Media Platforms
• Digital Communication Tools

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