Senior Account Manager - PR (Financial Services)

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.ABOUT USEdelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in ever new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today’s socially charged, digital environment.THE ROLEYour role involves managing day-to-day account work across our financial services portfolio and providing support to the senior team, as well as leading junior members. This role will have frequent interaction with our clients and will work closely with their teams, providing counsel on tactical implementation of comms plans and strategies.You may also be the primary lead on some accounts within the team and will have the opportunity to grow your own portfolio by working with some of the world’s leading FS brands. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Account management, including leading clients and internal meetings.Manage tight deadlines and process client requests in a timely manner.Proposal writing and review, content development and research.Account monitoring, reporting and analysis.Manage medium- to large sized projects across account programs, including the management of suppliers.Client counsel, both tactical implementation and general day-to-day contact.Assist in developing and preparing new business proposals and presentations.Lead review programs for fintech products / financial services. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 6+ years of PR & Communications experience.Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or related field.Expertise on financial services sector from a comms perspective is highly desirable for the role.Previous client facing experience, including providing tactical counsel.Strong media relations with key publications focused on the BFSI segment.Strong project management skills.Effective time management, and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst managing multiple accounts.Experience guiding junior employees.Ability to communicate effectively, including skills in negotiation and obtaining cooperation.Strong content development skills, and experience drafting press releases, media alerts, bylined articles, features etc. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge and enable you.Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skillsA dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced – and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth. Additional Information We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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