Camarco London, the Capital Markets division of APCO, is growing and looking to hire a Project Consultant to work across a wide range of sectors including Financial Services and Energy.
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, which include companies in the 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 committed to giving you a platform to learn, grow and hone your skills working beside some of the sharpest minds in the industry. Project Consultants carry out day-to-day account activities which provide efficient and high-quality support to the rest of the team.
Understanding the confidential and sensitive nature of our work and the need for discretion is essential.
Attributes to be successful within this role include: well organised, able to manage time efficiently, strong written skills, numeracy, positivity, enthusiasm and a keenness to learn.
Previous experience is not necessary, although the successful candidate will be expected to show an understanding of business and the City as well as a basic understanding and interest in Financial PR.
The successful candidate will be expected to/be:
- Competent administrator, supporting team to ensure effective day to day running of client accounts; demonstrate great attention to detail.
- Complete work accurately and to agreed deadlines.
- Proactive and demonstrate an eagerness to help others.
- Demonstrate strong team skills both internally with colleagues and externally with clients, journalists and analysts.
- Show an interest in and follow market news and the news agenda for clients.
- Learn to use platforms such as Roxhill and Bloomberg.
- Submit news releases and results via RNS and/or other primary information providers both from the office and during out of hours.
- Prepare research and provide support to new business proposals.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Have a keen interest in Financial PR/Comms and a passion for writing and storytelling. Copywriting skills: a part of your role fluency in writing effectively for corporates is essential.
- Responds to client demands, which includes the requirement to work irregular hours at specific times of the year.
- Be an ambassador for Camarco.
Qualifications
- At least 1–3 years of experience in public relations or related fields, preferred but not required.
- A keen interest in financial and business topics, along with the ways businesses connect and interact with stakeholders.
- Strong awareness of current affairs and global issues.
- Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication abilities.
- Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to quality.
- Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills.
- A track record of thriving in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to challenges.
Initiative and eagerness to continuously learn and grow.
About Camarco
Camarco is APCO’s capital markets communications practice with operations in Europe, the U.S. and Middle East. Camarco 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. In a world where businesses need to consider multiple stakeholders, our multi-disciplined, holistic approach to communications helps our clients, which include some of the largest companies and investors across the globe, navigate the complex stakeholder issues and risks of today and of tomorrow.
Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to 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.
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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.
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