Financial Communications – Senior Account Director, Madrid

Lead Strategic Financial Communications at a Global Agency in Madrid

Our client, a leading global strategic communications consultancy, is looking for an outstanding Senior Account Director to join their Financial Communications team in Madrid. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-level advisory work for some of the most recognised financial and corporate institutions across Spain, Europe, and beyond.

This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone with deep expertise in capital markets, investor relations, and corporate reputation who thrives on delivering strategic counsel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

You will be at the helm of a growing Financial Communications practice, working closely with C-suite executives, investment professionals, and legal advisers to develop and implement integrated communications programmes that inform markets, influence opinion, and protect and promote corporate value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as senior strategic advisor on financial communications and corporate reputation to key clients, including CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, and Heads of IR/Comms
• Lead and expand a growing Madrid-based Financial Communications team with a European and global outlook
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies around transactions (M&A, IPOs, restructuring), earnings, investor engagement, and regulatory positioning
• Manage complex client portfolios and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality advisory and execution across retained and project work
• Foster and mentor a high-performing client team, encouraging a collaborative and ambitious culture
• Lead on new business activity including proposal development, networking, and pitching, with a clear focus on commercial growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international financial and business media
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices such as ESG, public affairs, and digital to provide clients with comprehensive and innovative communications solutions

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience at Account Director/Senior Account Director level or equivalent within financial or corporate communications, consultancy, or media
• Deep understanding of capital markets, regulatory environments, and financial media – ideally with experience in Spain or wider Southern Europe
• Experience advising senior business leaders during critical moments including IPOs, transactions, crisis situations, and earnings announcements
• Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of winning and growing client accounts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
• Well-developed network across financial services, legal, and media communities
• Confident, adaptable, and collaborative, with a solutions-focused mindset
• A natural leader and mentor, capable of inspiring both clients and colleagues

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Flexible hybrid working structure
• Private health insurance
• Annual training budget and global mobility opportunities
• Access to a global client base and international collaboration
• Structured career progression and leadership development support
• “Work from Anywhere” scheme for international travel and flexibility

If you have the relevant experience and this role sounds aligned with your ambitions, please apply with your CV or 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 the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out about more about Hanson Search.

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