Financial Services Senior Director, Corporate Communications, London
Posted 6 days 1 hour ago by Hanson Search
Our client is seeking an exceptional Senior Director to lead their Financial Services corporate communications offering, with a particular focus on commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management, based out of their London office.
This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for someone with deep sector expertise and a strategic mindset who is excited to drive business growth, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver impactful, integrated communications strategies for some of the most prominent names in financial services.
You will be responsible for spearheading a thriving and growing Financial Services practice, combining your knowledge of industry dynamics with a passion for communications that influence, engage, and build reputations across complex stakeholder landscapes.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead and grow the Financial Services practice, with specialism across commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management
- Serve as a senior strategic advisor to high-profile clients, including Directors of Communications, CMOs, and C-suite executives
- Develop and implement multi-channel communications strategies aligned with client objectives, from regulatory positioning to market awareness and reputation building
- Manage and inspire client teams, ensuring excellence across both retained accounts and project-based work
- Drive new business development through proactive networking, pitching, and relationship management - leveraging both your contacts and the wider agency's capabilities
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the Financial Services team, contributing to commercial targets and team development
- Oversee the creation of content and campaigns spanning earned media, digital, social, and internal channels
- Proven track record at Director or Senior Director level within communications, media, or strategic advisory environments
- Strong subject matter expertise across financial services, ideally including commercial banking, insurance, and asset/wealth management
- Experience advising senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility on corporate positioning, brand and reputation, and financial communications
- A robust understanding of the media landscape, with established relationships across national, broadcast, and trade outlets
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a strong editorial eye and the ability to lead on complex content development
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring those around you and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
- Highly organised, commercially aware, and motivated by delivering results for clients and the business alike
- An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for growing teams, shaping propositions, and identifying new market opportunities
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and additional "Time4U" wellness days
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to suit your work-life balance
- Private Medical Insurance and matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
- Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships and retail shopping
- Access to an in-house Learning Academy to support your career and personal development
- "Work from Anywhere" for one week per year
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.
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