Account Executive- Top 10, Independent, Financial - London, United Kingdom - JFL Search & Selection

JFL Search & Selection

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role

To ensure the smooth running of client accounts and projects, supporting the client team in preparation for client meetings, announcements, pitches and presentations through timely media and peer monitoring, sector analysis, initial drafting of key client documents and overseeing logistics for client meetings and events.

Responsibilities:

Provide consistent and timely media and peer monitoring to ensure both the team, and clients are kept up to date of key developments.
Shadow senior team members during client interactions to gain a deeper understanding of financial PR and how the client/consultant relationship works.
Manage sign off process and confidently upload RNS announcements and distribute to the correct audiences on time.
Complete the first draft of key client documents, in particular journalist briefing documents, press releases, Q&A and presentations for review by the team.
Oversee logistics and support the team effectively around client announcements without prompting.
Speak to press and analysts confidently about clients and what they do.
Attend networking events
Contribute to the new business process through research and formatting of pitch documents.
Competently produce and format client documents and demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Key Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working successfully in a team environment
Ability to multitask in highpressure situations
Strong attention to detail
Discretion with confidential client matters
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes
Strong interest in business news and strategic communications desirable

Benefits:

Competitive starting salary (indicative pay bands under constant review)
Private health insurance with discounted corporate rate on gym membership and wellbeing events programme
Company pension scheme
Death in service
Annual discretionary bonus and pay review
Unlimited holiday policy
Training and development programme
Company laptop
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity package
Attractive internal employee referral scheme
A unique flat structure and level of autonomy over your work
Social and networking events
Hours Monday-Friday
While you will be flexible to work to the hours of a demanding sector, this consultancy promotes flexible working hours in return and remote working
A fantastic company culture
Offices beside St. Paul's

As a high-growth, entrepreneurial business, offers huge opportunity for progression. We invest in our people through training, bespoke to individual's needs and interests.