Account Executive, Banking & Finance

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Account Executive for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting advertising clients, particularly for FT Adviser, developing client-ready proposals, building strong relationships, and driving revenue growth. Key skills include sales experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Salesforce. The company offers a hybrid working environment and comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave and medical cover.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Flexible working patterns

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or commercial roles, a strong desire to grow in this area.
• Proactive, curious, and commercially minded with an interest in media and financial services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of client-ready proposals.
• Build relationships with agency and client contacts.
• Conduct lead-generation through account mapping and competitor analysis.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Proficient in Salesforce

Interest in media and financial services

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn

Job description

Account Executive, Banking & Finance (12-month FTC)

London

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by under‑represented groups.

The Role

As an Account Executive in the Banking & Finance advertising sales team, you’ll support advertising clients across FT core and FT Specialist titles, with a specific focus on FT Adviser. You will act as a product specialist, collaborating closely with the Product Champion to support FT Adviser’s commercial growth. This development‑focused role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to revenue generation, idea creation, and new business opportunities while working closely with cross‑functional teams including Editorial, Marketing, Insight and Campaign Operations.

This is a 12‑month fixed term contract opportunity, anticipated to end on 31st December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the creation of client‑ready proposals across the FT portfolio.
• Build relationships with junior and mid‑level agency and client contacts.
• Conduct lead‑generation through account mapping and competitor analysis.
• Use FT audience and insight tools to advise proposals.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams across the sales process.
• Act as the go‑to product specialist for FT Adviser.
• Drive revenue growth and identify upsell opportunities across digital display, content, and broader FT assets.
• Represent FT Adviser confidently in external and internal meetings.
• Liaise with Editorial to identify aligned commercial opportunities.
• Build compelling sales materials and narratives in collaboration with marketing.
• Introduce new insights to expand FT Adviser’s profile and commercial potential.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in sales or commercial roles, with a desire to grow in this area.
• Proactive, curious and commercially minded, with a strong interest in media and financial services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise.
• Collaborative approach with confidence working across teams, including editorial.
• Proficient in Salesforce and LinkedIn.
• Experience working in or with the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with digital advertising sales.
• Previous exposure to FT products and platforms (including Slack).

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best‑in‑class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in‑person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability‑confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

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