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Vice President, Financial Services Communications
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Overview Edelman Smithfield is seeking a Vice President to lead accounts, teams, and projects for a portfolio of financial industry clients that could include private capital firms, hedge funds, asset managers, investment and commercial banks, fintech companies, real estate investors, insurers, and other institutional market participants. This individual must possess a strong comfort level providing strategic counsel to senior executives of capital markets participants and previous media relations experience, preferably with reporters from top‑tier financial publications.
Responsibilities
Lead client accounts and assignments, effectively drawing from relevant Edelman teams and resources to deliver best‑in‑class service.
Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on financial communications opportunities or integrated assignments.
Lead financial communications marketing and prospecting efforts to identify new opportunities, including developing thought leadership and IP.
Serve as relationship lead for C‑suite client‑side executives and clients who manage communications and marketing functions.
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield and Edelman colleagues across offices to bring financial communications services to Edelman clients.
Ensure account teams are proactive and highly responsive to client needs, anticipating upcoming deliverables and taking accountability for proper execution.
Ensure junior staff is trained, supportive of team efforts, and pays sufficient attention to detail.
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield colleagues in the US and globally to further develop and grow the global practice.
Build awareness of Edelman Smithfield with potential referral sources.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in financial communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the financial regulatory environment.
A strong network and a track record of getting things done.
Deep understanding of how companies can more effectively communicate to their financial audiences.
Strong comfort level counseling senior executives of clients operating in the capital markets space on communications matters.
Strong media relations experience, including existing top‑tier relationships.
Experience with high‑intensity corporate assignments.
Experience and facility in new business development and marketing.
Track record of training talent and creating new offerings for clients.
Strong writing, presentation and analytical skills.
Organized, proactive and self‑motivated; anticipate upcoming client projects and deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills, with an innate desire to provide excellent service to clients.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $133,000 – $178,000 per year. Compensation is based on factors such as education, experience, location, performance, and business needs. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, Financial Services Communications
role at
Edelman .
Overview Edelman Smithfield is seeking a Vice President to lead accounts, teams, and projects for a portfolio of financial industry clients that could include private capital firms, hedge funds, asset managers, investment and commercial banks, fintech companies, real estate investors, insurers, and other institutional market participants. This individual must possess a strong comfort level providing strategic counsel to senior executives of capital markets participants and previous media relations experience, preferably with reporters from top‑tier financial publications.
Responsibilities
Lead client accounts and assignments, effectively drawing from relevant Edelman teams and resources to deliver best‑in‑class service.
Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on financial communications opportunities or integrated assignments.
Lead financial communications marketing and prospecting efforts to identify new opportunities, including developing thought leadership and IP.
Serve as relationship lead for C‑suite client‑side executives and clients who manage communications and marketing functions.
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield and Edelman colleagues across offices to bring financial communications services to Edelman clients.
Ensure account teams are proactive and highly responsive to client needs, anticipating upcoming deliverables and taking accountability for proper execution.
Ensure junior staff is trained, supportive of team efforts, and pays sufficient attention to detail.
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield colleagues in the US and globally to further develop and grow the global practice.
Build awareness of Edelman Smithfield with potential referral sources.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in financial communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the financial regulatory environment.
A strong network and a track record of getting things done.
Deep understanding of how companies can more effectively communicate to their financial audiences.
Strong comfort level counseling senior executives of clients operating in the capital markets space on communications matters.
Strong media relations experience, including existing top‑tier relationships.
Experience with high‑intensity corporate assignments.
Experience and facility in new business development and marketing.
Track record of training talent and creating new offerings for clients.
Strong writing, presentation and analytical skills.
Organized, proactive and self‑motivated; anticipate upcoming client projects and deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills, with an innate desire to provide excellent service to clients.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $133,000 – $178,000 per year. Compensation is based on factors such as education, experience, location, performance, and business needs. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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