Financial Services Senior Director, Corporate Communications, London

Join a Leading Financial Services Communications Practice 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

What They're Looking For

• 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

Benefits

• 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. Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across theUAE, UK , USA, andEurope. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communication s, Government Relations, FinancialCommunications ,Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment.Please click here to find out about more about Hanson Search . We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here .