Account Executive London, England
Job description
Capital Markets PR
Aspectus Capital Markets is seeking an Account Director to advise a wide range of clients in the Capital Markets space – including the Swiss stock exchange (SIX). We work with UK and international companies, of all sizes, across all sectors of the market. The selected candidate will hold the ultimate responsibility for the provision of excellent client service and securing new business in the investment management space. We are looking for an account director who can join our team to help support the growth of our business. We need someone with experience and senior media contacts in the UK market, who could act as a bolt-on to our existing team. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in Capital Markets and current affairs.
What the job entails:
- Supporting account teams with pitching stories to journalists (whether that be via email, phone or Twitter DM)
- Supporting on copywriting whether that be social posts, press releases, blogs and op-eds
- Communicating and building relationships directly with clients
- Supporting on briefing calls with spokespeople and client calls (suggesting potential angles and questions)
- Building your own media and influencer contacts (we will allocate you budget towards this)
- Supporting on all account admin – news monitoring, monthly reports and updating press lists
- Research for creative campaign ideas, competitor analysis and industry developments
- Financially literate
What you can expect from us:
Financial benefits:
- A competitive salary (£24k – 32k depending on experience)
- New business bonus scheme
- Outstanding work bonus scheme (up to £250 each month meaning additional earning potential of £3,000 per year)
- Laptop and all the tech you need to do your job
- Mobile phone bills paid for each month (up to £40)
- Dental cover and access to comprehensive private health insurance through Vitality
The opportunity:
- Being part of a capital markets team led by ex-City A.M. columnist
- Fast progression opportunities – half of our Senior Management Board joined us as interns
- Tailored personal development plans and budget for training to ensure you reach your career ambitions
- 7 of our employees have been featured in PRWeek’s 30 under 30
Culture:
- Mental Health Awareness training for each individual
- Minimum of two days in the London office per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) – providing great flexibility
- Extra days off for big life events such as engagements, civil partnerships and weddings, house purchase and rental moves
- A flexible working approach with core hours (10:00 – 16:00)
- You can take 12 hours to volunteer each year
- Sabbatical after 5 years’ service
- Paid time off to all involved partners for miscarriage and fertility treatment
- Six-week bereavement leave to be taken in any way you want (all at once or split over a number of years)
- Regular company and team socials from cookery classes through to The Crystal Maze
- Free breakfast on Mondays and free lunch on Fridays
- Fully stocked Aspectus bar open Thursdays and Fridays
- Dog friendly office
- Ability to work from anywhere in August and December
- Opportunity to apply for OUR Travel to Work scheme allowing up to 90 days a year to work abroad
For more information or to apply for this role, please send a cover letter and CV to: [email protected].
