Job Description
Description
• We are looking for a highly strategic, creative and execution-focused Public Relations, Marketing and Media Lead to join the firm.
• This is a critical role responsible for creating, sustaining, perpetuating and managing the firm’s marketing, branding and public relations activities.
• The successful candidate will be tasked with shaping and amplifying the firm’s market presence, strengthening its brand positioning, and ensuring consistent and strategic visibility across key markets.
• The firm has not historically engaged in active, structured marketing.
• This role therefore requires an individual capable of building a marketing and PR platform from the ground up, developing strategy and executing with precision.
• The position requires close interaction with senior leadership, including the Managing Partner, and regular engagement with media organisations, journalists and external content partners.
• Cultural fit is critical, and it is vital that the candidate shares and upholds our values and beliefs.
• An understanding of financial services, investment banking and wealth management is preferred.
Key Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to
Marketing Strategy & Brand Positioning:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the firm’s growth objectives.
• Define the firm’s brand positioning across Wealth Management and Investment Banking.
• Create structured annual marketing and media plans with measurable objectives.
• Identify target client segments and develop tailored messaging frameworks.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and positioning across all communication channels.
Public Relations & Media Management:
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors and media platforms.
• Proactively secure favourable mentions, features and interviews.
• Draft and distribute press releases and official corporate communications.
• Manage crisis communication where necessary.
• Arrange and coordinate interviews and media appearances for senior leadership, including the Managing Partner.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for outward-facing engagements.
Social Media & Digital Presence:
• Develop and execute a structured social media strategy to increase visibility and engagement.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s LinkedIn, Instagram, X and other relevant platforms.
• Create and curate high-quality content to position the firm as a market leader.
• Monitor analytics and adjust strategy based on performance data.
• Ensure consistent posting cadence and audience growth.
Content Creation & Asset Development:
• Oversee creation of digital, video and graphic content to promote the firm.
• Collaborate with external designers, videographers and content creators where required.
• Develop thought leadership materials including articles, newsletters and commentary.
• Support production of client-facing publications and research materials.
• Ensure high production quality and brand consistency across all materials.
Internal Collaboration & Market Propagation:
• Work closely with Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Business Development and Leadership teams to identify stories and opportunities for external positioning.
• Support the propagation of the firm’s achievements, transactions and milestones.
• Develop campaigns to position the firm within priority client markets.
• Enhance the firm’s visibility across London, Lagos, Chicago, Abuja and Duba.
Required Qualifications and Skills
• BSc Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Business or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional marketing/communications certification preferred.
• Proficient in MacOS Keynote, Numbers and Pages.
• Excellent ability to speak and write English language.
• Exceptional writing, editing and content development skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of branding, corporate communications and media positioning.
• 5–8 years’ experience in PR, marketing, communications or media within financial services, professional services or a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing media relationships and securing favourable press coverage.
• Experience drafting and distributing press releases and corporate communications.
• Strong social media strategy and management capability (LinkedIn, X, Instagram and relevant platforms).
• Experience overseeing the creation of digital assets including video, graphics and branded cont