Strategic Visual Communication Specialist
Russell Investments Open · verified Sep 10, 2026 Mid-level Communications role at Russell Investments. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £45,000–£88,000.
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What you'll do
- You’ll create client presentations with Sales and Marketing from first engagement through final pitches
- You’ll question assumptions and sharpen messages to improve client communication
- You’ll turn complex investment ideas into clear, persuasive visual stories
- You’ll design pitch books and presentations in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
- You’ll build reusable content, standards and processes for stronger sales communications
What you bring
- You have advanced PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite skills, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- You bring relevant financial services experience, preferably in investment management
- You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, with strong presentation design skills
- You can simplify complex information into compelling narratives and work confidently with senior stakeholders
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you’re curious, think visually and use sound judgement to improve both message and design. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment while growing into a trusted partner for Sales and Marketing. This is a full-time role based in London.
From the employer
Job Description:
About the role
Help us win more institutional business by improving how we communicate with clients.
Working alongside Sales, Marketing and Investment teams, you'll create compelling client experiences, from early engagement through to finals. Using structured thinking, persuasive storytelling and exceptional visual communication, you'll transform complex investment concepts into clear, engaging sales materials that help us win.
About you
You're naturally curious and enjoy simplifying complexity.
You combine strong communication skills with visual thinking and sound judgement, enabling you to improve not only how presentations look, but how effectively they communicate.
You'll bring significant experience in institutional investment management, consulting or another strategic B2B environment, together with advanced PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite skills, strong visual communication capability and a passion for creating business-winning communications.
You're excited by the opportunity to grow into a trusted communication partner for Sales and Marketing.
A day in the life
No two days are the same.
One day you might be creating a visual that brings a complex investment concept to life. The next, shaping the story for a finals presentation, redesigning a client deck to improve its impact, bringing a presentation on brand ahead of an important meeting, or building reusable content that lifts the quality and consistency of our sales communication.
Some work is fast-paced production. Some is strategic communication. Every day is focused on helping us communicate more effectively and win more business.
Key responsibilities
Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop compelling client presentations from early engagement through to finals.
Ask thoughtful questions to understand the client, challenge assumptions and improve how we communicate.
Improve presentation structure, messaging and visual impact.
Translate complex investment concepts into compelling visual communication.
Design high-quality presentations and pitch books using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite.
Build reusable content, best practice and processes that continually improve our sales communication capability.
Essential skills
Advanced PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite ability (particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
Previous relevant work experience within Financial Services industry (preferably Investment Management).
Strong presentation design and visual communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to simplify complex information into compelling narratives.
Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
What success looks like
Sales teams engage you early because your input improves outcomes.
Our client presentations become more compelling, consistent and persuasive.
Stakeholders trust your judgement and seek your advice.
You're recognised as a trusted communication partner, influencing messaging, presentation strategy and communication standards across the business.
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