Awards Coordination Assistant (4-month FTC)

About Us The Financial Times has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, high-quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the world. It is the cornerstone of our reputation and the foundation of our ambitions for the future. Within the FT Group, The Banker provides economic and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector, supporting senior decision-makers across global banking. 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 underrepresented groups. The Role We are looking for an Awards Coordination Assistant to support The Banker’s industry award programmes. You will play a key role in collecting and verifying contact information from financial institutions and engaging directly with industry professionals to encourage participation in The Banker’s global awards programmes. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage data accurately. You will contribute to maintaining high-quality internal datasets while helping to build awareness of The Banker’s brand across the global banking community. This is a full time fixed-term contract opportunity ending on Friday August 28th 2026. Key Responsibilities Research and identify target financial institutions relevant to The Banker’s awards programmes Collect and verify contact information via phone and email in a professional and engaging manner Build relationships with banking professionals to encourage programme participation Maintain and update internal databases with accurate and structured information Support outreach campaigns by promoting awareness of The Banker’s global brand Provide administrative support to the editorial team as required Required Skills and Experience Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging external stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling data Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks effectively Proactive and professional approach when conducting outreach Comfortable working with databases or CRM systems Desirable Interest in financial services or the banking sector Experience in data collection, research or customer engagement roles Familiarity with working in a fast-paced editorial or commercial environment 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/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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further Information Further informationAt the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.