Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

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. About Our Team 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. The Role We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Senior Account Executive with experience in financial services and executive communications to join our team. This person will play a critical role in executive positioning programs specifically leading client service, project execution, media relations, and social media content, ensuring high-impact results for our clients. We are looking to add an integrated strategist to our growing team, where we advise many of the largest and most recognizable US and global brands. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic visibility initiatives that elevate executive leaders as credible, influential voices within their industries and among key stakeholder audiences. This role blends executive communications, thought leadership, media strategy, speaking engagements, digital channel strategy, social content execution, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen executive presence, reputation, and market influence.

Responsibilities:

Support communications strategies for financial services clients, ensuring messaging, executive positioning, and stakeholder engagement align with business priorities and reputational objectives. Support integrated executive visibility programs through media engagement, thought leadership initiatives, strategic messaging, and speaking opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with financial journalists, producers, and influencers to secure high-impact media opportunities and elevate executive profiles. Partner with executives to develop messaging platforms, narratives, and thought leadership content that reinforce business goals and brand reputation. Develop executive communications materials including op-eds, speeches, media materials, and social content, translating complex financial and regulatory topics into clear, audience-specific messaging. Write and manage content for executive and brand social media channels, ensuring consistency across platforms while adapting messaging for target audiences. Monitor digital communications and social media trends to bring forward new ideas and best practices for clients. Manage multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality execution, deadline adherence, and budget management. Oversee and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and feedback to support team development. Support new business initiatives through research, proposal development, and pitch preparation.

Basic Qualifications:

At least 2 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or a related field A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Public Relations, Communications, English, Journalism, Advertising, Business) or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial communications, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets. Strong media relations expertise, including established journalist relationships and a demonstrated ability to secure impactful coverage. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience developing executive messaging and thought leadership content. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and performance reporting, including LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Reddit. $70,000 - $83,000 a year #LI-JLF An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other 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, 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. It started with one man's passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world's largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We're global, yet local We offer more than just a career - we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients' business. Join our talent community to receive the latest DJE Holdings news and content, and to be notified when job openings match your skills and experience.