Edelman

Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

Edelman

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $83,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm serving the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond.
  • Advises senior leaders and management teams on reputation and valuation matters.
  • Seeking a Senior Account Executive with experience in financial services communications.
  • Role includes client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications to deliver high-impact results.
  • Contribute to development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies.
  • Plan and manage traditional and integrated outreach initiatives.
  • Oversee multiple projects from inception to completion, managing deadlines and budgets.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong client and colleague relationships.
  • Produce high-quality internal and external communications materials.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members.
  • Support business development through research, ideation, and proposal preparation.
  • Commit to continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or public relations.
  • Experience in an agency setting preferred.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with corporate communications programs and interest in institutional financial services (private equity, asset management, banking, insurance, hedge funds, fintech, venture capital, cryptocurrency).
  • Ability to collaborate with teams to generate and integrate campaign ideas.
  • Experience researching, planning, and executing comprehensive public relations campaigns.
  • Strong storytelling skills and ability to provide strategic media counsel.
  • Proven ability to manage account operations and meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of visual communications, social media, and digital marketing.
  • Established relationships with national and local media.
  • Strong awareness of current events and industry trends.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to take creative risks.