Managing Director

Edelman

Managing Director overseeing US investor relations and special situations at Edelman Smithfield. Leading growth strategy, client advisory, and team development across locations.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $400,000 - $500,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving revenue growth and profitability within financial services, while building and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and navigate complex financial situations.

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Strategic CommunicationsFinancial AdvisoryCapital Markets ExperienceTeam LeadershipBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Financial Services KnowledgeM&A AdvisoryInvestor RelationsMarket AnalysisStrategic Counsel

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoringTeam DevelopmentEntrepreneurial MindsetInclusive Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACFA

Industry Keywords

Revenue GrowthClient RelationshipsHigh-Stakes ConversationsNetworkingTransformative Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Driving revenue growth and profitability of the US SSIR practice
Establishing credibility as a senior practitioner and trusted advisor internally and externally
Building, developing and retaining a high-performing team
Expanding key client relationships and originating new business opportunities
Strengthening the firm’s position as a leading advisor across complex financial situations
Act as the senior leader of the practice, setting the standard for client work, team development, and overall execution.
Oversee the performance of the US SSIR business by setting strategic priorities, driving profitable growth and quality control, leading new business, and executing plans including marketing, hiring and staffing.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Boards and C-suites, guiding them through earnings cycles, investor days, material announcements, M&A, public listings, shareholder activism, and other transformative events.
Shape and deliver high-impact investor narratives that resonate with analysts, investors, and the market.
Lead, mentor and inspire the US SSIR team to consistently deliver high-quality work and deepen client relationships.
Act as integral contributor to Edelman Smithfield group strategy and planning. Conceive, implement and support initiatives to create positive changes and help others adapt to change.
Take ownership of a meaningful revenue base while expanding the practice through new client acquisition and organic growth.
Work closely with firm leadership to shape the strategic direction of the practice and its future growth.
Drive new business development in financial services and adjacent sectors, leveraging your deep network to win marquee accounts.
Collaborate across Edelman’s global network to identify new opportunities and deliver best-in-class solutions.
Complement Edelman Smithfield’s thought leadership presence through content, events, and speaking engagements.
Continuously initiate and lead high-level marketing and networking within our ecosystem to raise our profile and gather intelligence to enhance the counsel we provide to clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is required, MBA or CFA a plus.
Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, financial advisory or a related field.
12+ years of capital markets experience: sell-side, buy-side, in-house IR, or advisory, plus a proven record of strategic counsel to senior executives.
Experience operating at a senior leadership level with accountability for both commercial performance and team leadership.
Deep financial services knowledge, with connections across corporates, private equity/VC, bankers, and advisors.
Entrepreneurial mindset and track record of building business from the ground up.
Expertise in building and leading high-performing teams across multiple disciplines and regions.
Exceptional communication skills, both in shaping market-moving narratives and in navigating high-stakes conversations.
Experience fostering inclusive team environments and practices.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, opportunity-rich environment.
Possess substantial personal network that is tapped to strengthen the effectiveness of our business development program.
Possesses track record of bringing in new business that drives the growth of Edelman Smithfield.
Ability to “parachute into” complex situations and devise and implement solutions for the client and team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical and dental insurance
vision
401K
life insurance
disability insurance
paid time off
travel assistance
wellness programing