Financial Writer
4 days ago
Canary Wharf
WE Talent are partnering with a market leading financial communications business to recruit a Financial Writer - an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing team, working closely with clients, shaping narratives, and creating compelling content across the financial services sector This is an agency-side writing role - ideal for someone who combines strong financial services knowledge with the confidence to sit alongside Account Directors in client meetings, ask the right questions, and translate commercial objectives into a variety of compelling content. The Role You’ll work closely with clients across financial services - including asset management, pensions, fintech and institutional finance - to understand what they’re trying to achieve from their content. Rather than being handed briefs, you’ll help shape them. You’ll be inquisitive, commercially aware and confident engaging with senior stakeholders - identifying the drivers behind campaigns and turning those insights into high-quality written output. The role blends: * Strategic thinking * Client engagement * Long-form writing * Insight-led storytelling You’ll personally develop and write a range of content including thought leadership articles, feature pieces, market commentary and corporate communications. Key Responsibilities * Attend client meetings alongside Account Directors to understand objectives and messaging priorities * Ask thoughtful, commercially focused questions to shape strong content briefs * Develop narrative frameworks aligned to client goals * Write high-quality long-form content across financial services sectors * Conduct interviews with industry stakeholders and subject matter experts * Translate complex financial concepts into clear, engaging copy * Stay up to date with financial market trends and regulatory developments About You You are first and foremost a strong writer - but one who thinks commercially. You’ll likely have experience in financial journalism, financial B2B marketing or agency-side financial communications. You bring: * Proven experience writing within financial services (asset management, pensions, banking, fintech etc.) * Strong writing capability * Confidence engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders * Ability to shape ideas, not just execute pre-written briefs * An inquisitive mindset and ability to uncover the real story behind the message * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Experience within an agency environment would be advantageous. Why Join? * Work with respected financial services brands * Combine client interaction with meaningful, high-quality writing * Competitive salary * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) * Hybrid working * Pension scheme * Employee assistance programme * Team events and celebrations If you’re a confident financial writer who enjoys engaging with clients, shaping ideas and producing thoughtful, commercially aligned content - we’d love to hear from you. WE Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be supplied on request