Account Director, Financial Services ( Arabic Speaker)

at  Edelman

Edelman 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 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. We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot ….

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Financial communications agency experience encompassing listed company and transaction advisory.
• Excellent written, numerical and analytical skills
• A demonstrable interest in and knowledge of business and current affairs, well versed in the daily business and general news agenda
• Understanding of financial information and the ability to communicate financial data to a variety of audiences .
• Organised, able to prioritise effectively, deliver to deadline and perform under pressure.
• Takes personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound and balanced judgments on available information.
• Has a developed knowledge of how the media works, key players, keeping up to date, and an established journalist network

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a talented consultant to join our growing financial communications team as Senior Account Manager/ Account Manager. You will be responsible for managing relations with the client, identifying opportunities to further grow relations and unlock potential growth.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the day-to-day account work of clients, including sourcing opportunities, drafting materials and ensuring that work is delivered in a timely manner.
• Developing messaging, press releases, Q&A and other communication collateral
• Working with colleagues to manage transactions, including liaising with bankers, lawyers and client teams.
• Efficiently and effectively managing logistics around results days, announcements and events.
• Developing and leading engagement programmes with media, bankers, analysts and other third-party stakeholders.