Senior Account Executive (Financial Advisory & Transactions)

Our opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive with experience in financial communications to join our growing and award-winning team in Farringdon, London.

Ideal for someone who is interested in helping organisations develop and communicate their financial strategy both in public and private markets. In this role you will support the team with uploading RNS, analysts relations, media engagement (e.g. building relationships with trades, nationals, online and broadcast media), social and digital campaigns, leadership profiling, bespoke events and developing platforms at global conferences and summits.

You will work across an array of clients from boutiques and challengers to global firms across multiple sectors. The role will include proactive media engagement, markets and feature monitoring, research report writing, developing engaging first draft press releases and RNS, feature articles and social content for a range of audiences, preparing client activity reports, and undertaking research and coordination activities for new business pitches and proposals. You will also be involved in supporting with the development of a wide range of thought leadership and research campaigns and developing reports for clients.

Ideal for you if you:

• Are passionate about a career in communications, with a particular interest in financial communications
• Have proven media relations experience and enjoy securing high-quality coverage for clients
• Understand public markets and financial announcements for listed businesses, and/or have knowledge of investment funds and strategies across public and private markets
• Are familiar with financial reporting calendars, regulatory framework and investor relations best practices
• Are an exceptional writer with the ability to craft clear, compelling content
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Are proactive, solutions-focused, and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude
• Have experience working as part of a client-facing advisory team
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Morereasons to apply:

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and their experience at SEC Newgate is incredibly important to us. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone can thrive. We meet the ambition and drive of our people with the opportunities and support to build a successful career.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have built and have recently been listed in The Sunday Times best places to work in 2025 for the third year in a row.

And if that's not enough, here is a taster of what else is included:

• Hybrid working (60% in the office) with mandatory Mondays
• New business commission30 days annual leave with the option to buy some, plus an additional day off for your birthday and an additional charity day off
• Access to Oliva, our mental health support platform and up to ten free therapy or coaching sessions a year
• Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme from day one
• The ability to work remotely for up to four weeks in one year
• Training and internal mentorship programme

To apply, please follow thislink. Applications close Friday 6th February 2026 but we may appoint before then.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.