FINN Partners is on the hunt for an experienced Senior Vice President to join our growing Corporate & Financial Services team. If you are an accomplished comms executive looking to contribute to a fantastic team, working on integrated marketing and communication campaigns at an international agency, this is the role you've been looking for.
As a resourceful self-starter and leader who shares FINN's Work Hard-Play Nice values, a senior vice president in our strategic communications practice will have the opportunity to: Be an integral part of the senior leadership team responsible for the growth and development of the team.Provide strategic counsel to C-suite executives as a trusted advisor, helping clients reach and exceed their goals.Be part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, working with international clients in a wide variety of industries ranging from banking and fintech, investment, government agencies, non-profits, and hospitality to food and beverage.Work on integrated marketing and communication campaigns.You are a strong candidate if you have: A minimum of 8 years of agency experience and the ability to efficiently lead multiple clients simultaneously.Experience working with a range of Financial Services clients, ideally across the corporate and investment banking, payments, and trade finance sectors.Demonstrated experience in all phases of client service, including development of PR/integrated communication strategies and plans; media pitching; content development; digital and social media campaigns; project and team management; reporting and budget management.Demonstrated experience and interest in leading content-led campaigns across a range of tactics – including white papers, surveys, by-lines, blogs, event write-ups, listicles, etc. – with strong editorial and proofing know-how.Successfully developed and implemented impactful PR campaigns aligned to client KPIs. Develop and oversee annual planning and quarterly strategy reviews.Proven success in new business development – organic as well as identification & execution of prospecting strategies.Experience in media and spokesperson training and management.Passion for mentoring and helping junior team members grow.Creativity, ingenuity, and an initiative-taking attitude.A bachelor's degree in public relations, business, communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field.Primary Responsibilities: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of client's business.Manage day-to-day implementation of programmes.Develop and cultivate relationships with clients and external audiences.Develop long-term plans and programme recommendations for clients.Manage and develop junior staff.Develop contacts with potential clients – build own new business pipeline.Write and present new business proposals, or portions of proposals.Develop and track budgets.Manage account administration duties such as billing and financial reporting.Develop sophisticated messages that are aligned with the objectives set forth by the client.Review materials (e.g., content for whitepapers, reports, by-lines and blogs, media pitching, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios and newsletters) prepared by staff working on their accounts.Anticipate, respond to and develop materials on complex issues.Cultivate positive client presence in all media through releases.Maintain clear and consistent communications between the client and account team.Develop complete communications plans for clients.Develop regular reports for clients showing FINN Partners' value-add to the overall communications/business plan, and be involved in forecasting.Key Skills: Highly skilled at motivating and managing staff.Strong written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated ability to lead and actualise media goals of the client.Highly skilled at managing account teams.Highly skilled at multi-tasking and accommodating multiple account teams.Demonstrated ability to network with potential clients and develop new business leads.Demonstrated ability to pitch and win new business.Intuitive understanding of the business of an agency, and ability to identify and troubleshoot problems within accounts and/or teams.Ability to handle operational activities of accounts.Ability to develop and track budgets.Ability to mentor senior staff members and develop them professionally.Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.Skilled at developing and delivering presentations.Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.In-depth knowledge of FINN Partners' management principles and practices.Availability to travel as needed to off-site meetings.Required Skills & Experience: Creative strategy development and execution.Strong media relations & press office experience.Excellent client communication and leadership skills.Strong speaking, writing and editing skills.Ability to supervise and motivate account staff.Problem solving.Ability to manage a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.Messaging and brand development experience.8 years' experience, preferably within an agency or in-house.At least a 2.1 degree.Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. #LI-EA1 #LI-Hybrid London, England
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