Financial Communications Director; Agency

Manager to Director - Financial Communications

• The ideal candidate will have at least 8-15 years of experience in Financial Communications (either in consultancy or in-house) with exposure to public markets, and a desire to step up and accelerate their career development.
• A strong understanding of the regional capital markets and financial sectors is preferred. The breadth and variety of our client base means we can accommodate sector specialists or consultants who want to work across a broader range of areas.
• The Senior Consultant will lead a portfolio of clients, and will engage with media, investment bankers, and c-suite executives of companies in the Middle East.

• Full fluency in English is required
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8-15 years of experience in Communications, either in a consultancy or in-house role.
• Strong understanding of communications and the financial sector.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives and external stakeholders.
• Polished and professional presence, with cultural sensitivity when dealing with clients in the Middle East.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with extreme attention to detail, and ability to distil information and create a narrative to present in proper formatting.
• Excellent organizational skills managing complex client portfolios across geographies.
• Proven track record of managing communications and building strong relationships with media, and senior management of clients.
• Ability to analyze market trends, competitor performance, and investor sentiment to provide strategic ad-hoc advisory.
• Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment.