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SEO Strategist

SEO Strategist

Talent ShoreWorkFromHome, Wes-Kaap, South Africa
8 days ago
Job description

SEO Strategist (Financial Services Focus)

We are a UK-based marketing agency specialising in the financial services sector. We help wealth management, advisory, investment, fintech and a host of other financial firms grow through intelligent, strategic marketing, content strategy, and digital performance.

The Role

This is not a maintenance role. We’re seeking someone who’s both a strategic thinker and hands‑on operator, capable of steering organic growth strategies for both our clients and our own website. You’ll be our in‑house authority on search – combining technical understanding with content strategy and thought leadership.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead advanced SEO strategies for our financial services clients and our own website.
  • Integrate SEO with content marketing, driving topical authority, E-E-A-T, and on‑page quality rather than chasing vanity metrics.
  • Stay ahead of AI‑driven search changes and proactively brief the business on best practices and opportunities in these key areas :
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) : Ensuring sites are technically sound, strategically targeted, and aligned with high‑intent user searches across platforms like Google and Bing.
  • Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) : Structuring key content to surface in direct, AI‑generated answers.
  • Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) : Positioning brands to be summarised, linked, or cited within generative search results and conversational interfaces.
  • Artificial Intelligence Optimisation (AIO) : Making websites machine‑readable and semantically clear for large language models (LLMs) to understand, interpret, and reference accurately.
  • Audit, optimise, and advise on content, architecture, and link profile development – always with integrity and strategic intent.
  • Collaborate with account managers and writers, ensuring SEO insights shape campaign strategy and creative output.
  • Report and communicate performance clearly, aligning recommendations with commercial goals rather than pure technical metrics.
  • Lead continuous improvement, spotting innovation opportunities before they’re asked for.

Experience & Attributes

Must‑haves

  • 5+ years’ experience in SEO (within an agency).
  • Commercial understanding – an ability to get into the mind of a business owner and deduce what drives them, their business model, and how our strategy can help them execute their primary business objective.
  • Proven track record in content‑led SEO strategy and execution.
  • Deep understanding of on‑page, off‑page, and technical SEO.
  • Advanced use of tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4 and SEMrush / Ahrefs.
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insight, not just reports.
  • Strong understanding of E‑E‑A‑T, structured data, and entity‑based optimisation.
  • Genuine passion for SEO, AI, and the evolution of search.
  • Familiarity with AI‑generated search experiences and their impact on visibility.
  • Client‑facing experience is essential, with confidence in leading discussions, presenting insights and advising clients directly.
  • Strong knowledge of WordPress, including basic coding and confident use of Bricks Builder.
  • Technical understanding of how HTML, CSS and JavaScript function within WordPress and affect SEO performance.
  • Able to diagnose and resolve issues, and deliver SEO effectively within Webflow, Squarespace, HubSpot and Wix.
  • Comfortable liaising with developers when required.
  • Comfortable briefing and coaching the internal team.
  • Ability to consistently hit deadlines.
  • Exceptional communication and project management skills.
  • Desirable

  • Experience with other CMS platforms such as Joomla or Drupal.
  • Broader coding skills beyond WordPress.
  • Actual account management experience (leading the management of a relationship).
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industry content.
  • Who You Are

  • You’re a self‑starter who drives initiatives, rather than just responding to briefs.
  • You’re obsessed with SEO and emerging tech, always learning and testing.
  • You can bridge technical and creative thinking.
  • You care about quality, performance, and outcomes – not tick‑box SEO.
  • You take pride in educating others and shaping strategic direction.
  • You’re as comfortable leading a client call as you are diving into data.
  • The Details

  • Full‑time – Remote (UK‑based)
  • Standard office hours : 9am–5pm UK time
  • Compensation : (To be confirmed)
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