Financial Services Senior Consultant, Asset Management, London

We’re working with a highly respected, independent strategic communications consultancy that advises a mix of high-profile clients across financial services, asset management, private equity and real estate investment. The firm is known for its intelligent, high-impact work – blending corporate communications, financial PR and public affairs. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join as a Senior Consultant, leading client relationships and shaping strategic, insight-driven campaigns for some of the most dynamic names in the financial and real estate sectors. 

About the Financial Services Senior Consultant Role

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll take a hands-on leadership role across several key accounts. You’ll act as the day-to-day strategic advisor to clients, driving creative, high-quality communications programmes that protect and enhance reputation, support capital-raising or M&A activity, and engage key stakeholders across media, investors and policymakers. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading client relationships in financial and real assets sectors, providing senior counsel and strategic oversight. 

• Developing and executing integrated communications and reputation management strategies. 

• Managing complex, multi-stakeholder briefs across corporate, financial and digital channels. 

• Overseeing and mentoring junior consultants, ensuring best-in-class delivery. 

• Producing and quality-checking high-level content including press materials, thought leadership and investor communications. 

• Maintaining strong relationships with national, business, and trade media. 

• Contributing to new business efforts, identifying growth opportunities and supporting pitches.

Senior Consultant Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a confident, strategic communicator with a deep understanding of the financial landscape. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Multiple years experience in corporate or financial communications agency-side. 

• Proven expertise advising clients in asset management, private equity, real estate investment or broader financial services. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong media instincts. 

• A strategic mindset – able to connect commercial, financial, and reputational priorities. 

• Experience managing teams and multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Entrepreneurial energy, curiosity, and a proactive, collaborative approach. 

What the Senior Consultant Role Offers

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. 
• Hybrid working structure (typically 3 days in London office). 
• Generous benefits package — including health cover, life insurance, and pension. 
• 25+ days’ annual leave plus volunteering and wellbeing days.
• Structured professional development and continuous learning culture.
  
• A social, inclusive, and ambitious team environment that values autonomy and creativity. 

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 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, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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