Project Consultant, Financial PR

Camarco, the Capital Markets division of APCO, is looking to hire a Project Consultant to join its Financial Services communications team.  Camarco is a leading corporate and financial communications consultancy which protects and promotes its clients’ reputations, helping them communicate with all their critical stakeholders so they can meet their business and social objectives and enhance their valuations. We offer interesting work and great client exposure.  In a world where businesses need to consider multiple stakeholders, our multi-disciplined, holistic approach to communications helps our clients, including FTSE100, FTSE250, multi-national, European-listed and private companies, navigate the complex stakeholder issues and risks of today and of tomorrow. The Role: We are looking for bright, ambitious graduates with a genuine interest in business, financial markets and communications. Successful candidates will be intellectually curious, outgoing with a passion for meeting new people and networking, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong written communication skills, good numerical literacy, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to engage with complex issues. Above all, they will bring enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn. Previous experience in Financial PR is not required. We are looking for people who can demonstrate commercial awareness, an interest in current affairs and the role communications play in shaping corporate reputations. The successful candidate will: • Support the day-to-day management of client accounts, demonstrating excellent organisation and attention to detail. • Deliver high-quality work accurately and to agreed deadlines. • Take a proactive approach, showing initiative and a willingness to support colleagues and clients. • Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, journalists, analysts and other stakeholders. • Monitor business, financial and sector news, identifying developments relevant to clients. • Conduct research and contribute to client projects, presentations and new business proposals. • Develop expertise in industry tools and platforms, including media databases and financial information services. • Assist with the preparation and distribution of regulatory and corporate announcements, including via the Regulatory News Service (RNS). • Produce clear, concise and engaging written content for a range of audiences and channels. • Have the opportunity to progress quickly in a global company.   What we're looking for: • A genuine interest in business, financial markets and current affairs. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Good numerical literacy and analytical thinking. • Excellent attention to detail. • Enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn. • An outgoing nature with interest in networking.  • The flexibility to support client requirements during busy periods, which may occasionally involve working outside standard office hours.   Careers at APCO  Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. About APCO    APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.   Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.  Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.   APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.   APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.  By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.