Are you passionate about communications for financial services clients and looking for the next step in your career? We’re a globally recognized, award-winning agency where creativity, inclusion, and innovation come together to make a meaningful impact.

Why FleishmanHillard?

Join an award-winning, globally recognized agency where creativity, inclusivity, and impact thrive. With accolades like PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and being EY’s twice-certified National Equality Standard recipient, we’re passionate about delivering excellence while fostering a workplace where everyone belongs.

About the Role

As an Account Director, you’ll play a key role in driving success for high-profile financial services (FS) clients.  You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of UK and global brands across sectors like banking, fintech, asset management, and insurance. The work spans multiple disciplines, including corporate communications, thought leadership, content marketing, stakeholder engagement, crisis comms, and public affairs.

You’ll report into the Directors and work closely with a collaborative team, often partnering with colleagues from our global network, including the US, APAC, and Europe, to deliver integrated communications campaigns that drive real results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Client Leadership: Building strong client relationships and providing strategic counsel to address their challenges and opportunities.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop messaging rooted in audience insight, create impactful communication strategies, and lead integrated campaigns across corporate, consumer, and B2B channels.
  • Team Management: Inspire, mentor, and manage junior team members, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged environment.
  • High-Quality Delivery: Oversee and ensure the consistent delivery of outstanding work that supports client retention and growth.
  • Business Development: Identify opportunities for organic growth, respond to new business briefs, and lead on proposals and pitches.
  • Campaign Integration: Collaborate across teams to deliver activations, utilizing expertise from non-corporate specialists within the agency.

About You

  • You have experience working with a mix of B2B and B2C FS brands.
  • Strong media relationships within FS and broader mainstream outlets.
  • Deep understanding of industry trends, regulatory issues, and challenges impacting the FS landscape.
  • The ability to inspire teams and build strong client relationships.
  • Strategic thinker who can translate business goals into actionable communications plans.

What We Offer

At FleishmanHillard, we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow and thrive:

  • Professional Growth: Access to strengths-based learning frameworks, in-house coaching, and career-defining work.
  • Global Opportunities: Be part of multi-market campaigns and explore global mobility opportunities.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance between remote work and our vibrant Bankside office.
  • Well-being Perks: On-site yoga, massages, and wellness programs, plus private BUPA medical cover, including virtual GP access, fertility, and menopause support.
  • Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, time off between Christmas and New Year, and the option to buy-back additional days.
  • Work-Life Balance: Sabbaticals, family-friendly policies, and support for outside passions.
  • Financial Support: Competitive pension contributions, life assurance, personal finance clinics, and cycle-to-work schemes.
  • Culture & Community: Join employee resource groups, volunteer programs, and enjoy regular team events, from quizzes to rooftop yoga and social gatherings.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and have the skills, experience, and passion for financial services communications, we want to hear from you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to commute to our Bankside office at least three days per week.

We will always treat your data in the strictest confidence. For further information our Data & Privacy policy is located on our website.

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