Edelman Smithfield
Vice President, Digital - Financial Communications
Edelman Smithfield, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vice President, Digital - Financial Communications
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Edelman Smithfield . Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep and talented bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries.
Edelman Smithfield advises senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and has deep expertise in serving and communicating to the financial markets.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
Edelman Smithfield is seeking an entrepreneurial, digital‑first Vice President to join our growing Digital Communications team. This individual will play a key leadership role in shaping and advancing digital innovation and excellence across the financial communications spectrum, spanning retail banking, fintech, institutional asset management, private equity, and hedge funds, amongst others.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for clients, offering thoughtful counsel, anticipating needs, and ensuring consistently high‑quality, results‑driven work.
Champion the value of digital across clients and teams, elevating program performance and ensuring best‑in‑class digital and social strategies that deliver measurable impact.
Assist in leading and supporting the growth of an expanding digital offering within Edelman Smithfield, contributing to its development, positioning, and market differentiation.
Identify and drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with prospective clients, leading and contributing to pitches, expanding existing accounts, and helping shape the group’s growth strategy.
Set and oversee strategic communications direction, including the creation of annual and quarterly plans, integrated campaigns, and content strategies that align with client and business objectives.
Drive digital education and enablement across the broader team, helping non‑digital colleagues build fluency, confidence, and capability to deliver integrated, digital‑first client work.
Develop and manage staffing plans, budgets, and scopes of work to ensure operational excellence, profitability, and resource optimization.
Stay ahead of digital communications and marketing trends, bringing forward new ideas and best practices to enhance client strategies and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accountability for quality, performance, timelines, and budgets, ensuring operational efficiency across all account activities.
Mentor, empower, and motivate team members at all levels; provide constructive feedback, foster professional growth, and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Oversee multiple complex projects from concept to completion, applying foresight, measurement frameworks, and problem‑solving to deliver exceptional results.
Commit to continuous learning and leadership development while cultivating talent and driving excellence across the team.
Basic Qualifications
At least 8 years of post‑graduate, relevant professional experience in digital marketing, social media, public relations, advertising, consulting, media, publishing, or a related field.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in an agency environment, with the ability to quickly adapt, manage multiple priorities, and deliver impact in a fast‑paced, client‑driven setting.
Strong understanding of capital markets and the financial services industry, including key trends, regulatory considerations, and audience behaviors across retail banking, fintech, asset management, and hedge funds.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated digital communications strategies tailored to financial institutions and aligned with measurable business outcomes.
Proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, contribute to pitch development, and expand existing client relationships.
Experience helping evolve or scale digital capabilities within a broader communications or marketing organization, including educating and empowering non‑digital teams.
Deep expertise in social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and the broader digital ecosystem, with the ability to apply emerging trends and best practices.
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and insights to optimize performance, demonstrate ROI, and inform strategy.
Exceptional collaborative instincts, with experience partnering across disciplines—such as paid media, creative, design, and technology—to deliver cohesive, high‑impact client programs.
Ability to translate complex financial topics into clear, engaging, and impactful digital content.
Executive‑level communication skills, including the ability to counsel senior clients, present complex strategies with clarity, and represent the firm in external settings.
A passion for creative thinking and innovation, with experience partnering effectively with creative and design teams.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for coaching and developing teams, with a track record of mentoring, motivating, and fostering growth across diverse skill levels.
$133,000 - $178,000 a year
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
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Vice President, Digital - Financial Communications
role at
Edelman Smithfield . Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep and talented bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries.
Edelman Smithfield advises senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and has deep expertise in serving and communicating to the financial markets.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
Edelman Smithfield is seeking an entrepreneurial, digital‑first Vice President to join our growing Digital Communications team. This individual will play a key leadership role in shaping and advancing digital innovation and excellence across the financial communications spectrum, spanning retail banking, fintech, institutional asset management, private equity, and hedge funds, amongst others.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and primary point of contact for clients, offering thoughtful counsel, anticipating needs, and ensuring consistently high‑quality, results‑driven work.
Champion the value of digital across clients and teams, elevating program performance and ensuring best‑in‑class digital and social strategies that deliver measurable impact.
Assist in leading and supporting the growth of an expanding digital offering within Edelman Smithfield, contributing to its development, positioning, and market differentiation.
Identify and drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with prospective clients, leading and contributing to pitches, expanding existing accounts, and helping shape the group’s growth strategy.
Set and oversee strategic communications direction, including the creation of annual and quarterly plans, integrated campaigns, and content strategies that align with client and business objectives.
Drive digital education and enablement across the broader team, helping non‑digital colleagues build fluency, confidence, and capability to deliver integrated, digital‑first client work.
Develop and manage staffing plans, budgets, and scopes of work to ensure operational excellence, profitability, and resource optimization.
Stay ahead of digital communications and marketing trends, bringing forward new ideas and best practices to enhance client strategies and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accountability for quality, performance, timelines, and budgets, ensuring operational efficiency across all account activities.
Mentor, empower, and motivate team members at all levels; provide constructive feedback, foster professional growth, and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Oversee multiple complex projects from concept to completion, applying foresight, measurement frameworks, and problem‑solving to deliver exceptional results.
Commit to continuous learning and leadership development while cultivating talent and driving excellence across the team.
Basic Qualifications
At least 8 years of post‑graduate, relevant professional experience in digital marketing, social media, public relations, advertising, consulting, media, publishing, or a related field.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in an agency environment, with the ability to quickly adapt, manage multiple priorities, and deliver impact in a fast‑paced, client‑driven setting.
Strong understanding of capital markets and the financial services industry, including key trends, regulatory considerations, and audience behaviors across retail banking, fintech, asset management, and hedge funds.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated digital communications strategies tailored to financial institutions and aligned with measurable business outcomes.
Proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, contribute to pitch development, and expand existing client relationships.
Experience helping evolve or scale digital capabilities within a broader communications or marketing organization, including educating and empowering non‑digital teams.
Deep expertise in social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and the broader digital ecosystem, with the ability to apply emerging trends and best practices.
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and insights to optimize performance, demonstrate ROI, and inform strategy.
Exceptional collaborative instincts, with experience partnering across disciplines—such as paid media, creative, design, and technology—to deliver cohesive, high‑impact client programs.
Ability to translate complex financial topics into clear, engaging, and impactful digital content.
Executive‑level communication skills, including the ability to counsel senior clients, present complex strategies with clarity, and represent the firm in external settings.
A passion for creative thinking and innovation, with experience partnering effectively with creative and design teams.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for coaching and developing teams, with a track record of mentoring, motivating, and fostering growth across diverse skill levels.
$133,000 - $178,000 a year
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
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