Emma Jerome

Director | Head of Financial Services

UK

After graduating from Nottingham University, Emma’s career began in marketing before transitioning into recruitment in 2003, sourcing talent for the financial services sector across marketing, digital, communications, product and business development. Emma has partnered with firms from start-ups and scale-ups to global corporates, she works across financial services including banking, investment management, private equity, fintech, payments, hedge funds, insurance, pensions, brokerages, exchanges and vendors. Emma has experience operating at all levels, recruiting up to and including C-suite executives within the UK, EMEA, US and APAC. She is responsible for permanent and interim hires in the UK and US.

Emma’s insights

  • Career Advice

From frustration to focus: navigating “angry applying” in financial services marketing and comms

  • Posted July 15, 2025
Following the rise of quiet quitting, a new trend is emerging among professionals in the UK’s financial services sector: angry applying. This behaviour sees individuals reacting to workplace dissatisfaction by applying for multiple jobs in quick succession, often driven by frustration rather than strategy. Marketing and communications roles often sit at the intersection of brand, […]
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How to become a Digital Marketing Manager

  • Posted June 25, 2025
Breaking into a digital marketing career in financial services means entering one of the most data-driven, regulated and opportunity-rich industries in the UK. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to specialise, this guide outlines the steps to build the marketing skills, work experience and credentials needed to thrive in a full-time Digital Marketing Manager […]
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What does a Digital Marketing Manager do? 

  • Posted June 25, 2025
What does a Digital Marketing Manager do in financial services?  A Digital Marketing Manager plays a strategic role in the UK’s financial services sector where regulation, trust and real-time customer expectations converge. They’re not just running digital marketing campaigns; they’re leading the charge in digital transformation and optimisation, brand awareness and customer acquisition.  Working across […]
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What is a Digital Marketing Manager’s salary? 

  • Posted June 25, 2025
If you’re exploring a new role as a Digital Marketing Manager in financial services, you’ll need to know your possible salary range.   Here’s what you can expect to earn in a full-time marketing role across the United Kingdom – especially in high-demand areas like London – whether you’re starting your job search or aiming for a promotion.  UK salary overview  According to our latest salary guide and salary data from industry […]