FactSet
Senior Specialist, External Communications
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Senior Specialist, External Communications
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FactSet
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.
As a Senior Specialist, External Communications at FactSet, you will play a central and multifaceted role, wearing two hats in a dynamic, small team environment. Reporting to the Head of External Communications, you will both lead project management and stakeholder management tasks while also executing key initiatives that transform sophisticated financial data and industry insights into compelling narratives. Your work will enhance FactSet’s brand perception, market leadership, and media presence.
Responsibilities
Drive high-impact content and campaigns: Collaborate with internal experts, analysts, and cross-functional teams—including product, marketing, and sales—to create and deliver content that informs stakeholders, drives engagement, and positions FactSet and its executives as trusted experts.
Lead project management and operations: Oversee the end‑to‑end management of external communications projects, including trafficking documents for review and approval, ensuring version control, calendaring, and accurately uploading and organizing files on internal servers.
Collaborate and coordinate: Work closely with agency partners and internal teams to develop meeting agendas, track deliverables and timelines, capture meeting minutes, and oversee task management to ensure project milestones are met.
Maintain accountability: Monitor progress against key initiatives, proactively communicate status updates and potential risks to stakeholders, and support optimal execution of campaigns and communications strategy.
Amplify FactSet’s voice in the market—balancing strategic storytelling with seamless project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.
4+ years of experience in financial services, external communications, project management, and/or B2B financial communications, preferably in tech, finance, fintech, or SaaS environment.
Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial and technology concepts to diverse external audiences.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with attention to detail and a solutions‑oriented approach.
Proficiency with project management and collaboration platforms.
Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience with FactSet products/data or other financial databases and visualization tools strongly preferred.
Willingness to perform data entry and other administrative tasks necessary for project management workstreams.
What’s In It For You
The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start‑up.
Support for your total well‑being, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, discounted employee stock purchase program, and paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company‑wide wellness days.
Flexible work accommodations to help achieve work/life harmony.
A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, encouraging collaboration and individuality.
Career progression planning with dedicated learning and development time each month.
Business Resource Groups open to all employees fostering connection, growth, and belonging.
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E‑Verify.
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Senior Specialist, External Communications
role at
FactSet
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.
As a Senior Specialist, External Communications at FactSet, you will play a central and multifaceted role, wearing two hats in a dynamic, small team environment. Reporting to the Head of External Communications, you will both lead project management and stakeholder management tasks while also executing key initiatives that transform sophisticated financial data and industry insights into compelling narratives. Your work will enhance FactSet’s brand perception, market leadership, and media presence.
Responsibilities
Drive high-impact content and campaigns: Collaborate with internal experts, analysts, and cross-functional teams—including product, marketing, and sales—to create and deliver content that informs stakeholders, drives engagement, and positions FactSet and its executives as trusted experts.
Lead project management and operations: Oversee the end‑to‑end management of external communications projects, including trafficking documents for review and approval, ensuring version control, calendaring, and accurately uploading and organizing files on internal servers.
Collaborate and coordinate: Work closely with agency partners and internal teams to develop meeting agendas, track deliverables and timelines, capture meeting minutes, and oversee task management to ensure project milestones are met.
Maintain accountability: Monitor progress against key initiatives, proactively communicate status updates and potential risks to stakeholders, and support optimal execution of campaigns and communications strategy.
Amplify FactSet’s voice in the market—balancing strategic storytelling with seamless project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field.
4+ years of experience in financial services, external communications, project management, and/or B2B financial communications, preferably in tech, finance, fintech, or SaaS environment.
Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial and technology concepts to diverse external audiences.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with attention to detail and a solutions‑oriented approach.
Proficiency with project management and collaboration platforms.
Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience with FactSet products/data or other financial databases and visualization tools strongly preferred.
Willingness to perform data entry and other administrative tasks necessary for project management workstreams.
What’s In It For You
The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start‑up.
Support for your total well‑being, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, discounted employee stock purchase program, and paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company‑wide wellness days.
Flexible work accommodations to help achieve work/life harmony.
A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, encouraging collaboration and individuality.
Career progression planning with dedicated learning and development time each month.
Business Resource Groups open to all employees fostering connection, growth, and belonging.
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E‑Verify.
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