Running a broad range of tasks and supporting other Capital Markets team members
Compiling coverage reports, research
Day to day client contact and managing relationships where appropriate
Provision of advice and guidance to clients
Ensuring efficient, high-quality day to day delivery of client programmes
Driving and coordinating media and analyst relations activity
Drafting written materials that are well-informed and audience appropriate, requiring minimal input from senior team members
Assisting in the development of new business proposals and pitch presentations
Planning and managing the organisation of client events
Assisting in the nurturing of junior team members including on-the-job coaching
Drafting press releases and handling RNS announcements
Building media and sell-side analyst relations skills
Social media engagement

Minimum of 5+ years communications experience – preferably with some Capital Markets experience
Interest and enthusiasm for the City and Capital Markets communications
Passion for the media, current affairs and business
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail
Analytical, creative and inquisitive
Time management skills, including adapting to changing priorities and multi-tasking to deliver to deadlines, as well as a flexible attitude to working out of hours on occasions when required
A strong understanding of the media, with the communication and business skills needed to run accounts
Able to handle RNS news announcements including managing client sign off
Good understanding of the role of social media and broader digital landscape
Recognises a crisis situation and knows how to escalate response
Effective at delivering financial calendar communications programmes (preferable but not essential)
Developing advisory skills and growing awareness of regulatory best practice (preferable but not essential)
Able to judge a material price sensitive issue and seek senior counsel (preferable but not essential)
Developing a network of City contacts as well as financial/ business media (preferable but not essential)

Senior Account Manager, Capital Markets

Key skills