Account Supervisor, Special Situations – Investor Relations

Edelman

Account Supervisor advising CEOs, CFOs, and Boards on investor relations, crises, M&A, IPOs, and activist situations. Edelman Smithfield delivers financial communications and capital markets advisory services.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial communications and crisis management, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and shape strategic messaging for high-impact client engagements. Proven track record in mentoring team members and managing high-intensity corporate assignments in fast-paced environments.

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Financial CommunicationsCrisis ManagementAnalytical SkillsExecutive CounselingNew Business Development

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Hard Skills

Financial Data AnalysisStrategic MessagingScenario AnalysisMarket-Moving NarrativesHigh-Stakes Communication

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoringTime ManagementProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Investor RelationsCorporate AssignmentsM&AIPOReputation-Building Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development of earnings releases, scripts, investor presentations, Q&A materials, scenario analyses, and strategic messaging
Advise CEOs, CFOs, Boards, and investor relations teams before, during, and after earnings, investor days, M&A, IPOs, activist situations, and other market-moving events
Anticipate issues, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality work on compressed timelines
Participate in new business efforts and support new work after mandates are won
Mentor junior-level team members through active workstreams
Help shape strategy and own day-to-day execution for high-impact client engagements
Oversee junior team members and help build the next phase of the advisory business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
4+ years of experience in financial communications or crisis management
Experience in an agency or financial communications advisory firm is preferred
Exceptional communication skills for shaping market-moving narratives and navigating high-stakes conversations
Strong analytical skills, including analyzing financial data sets and understanding businesses across multiple industries
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, opportunity-rich environment
Comfort counseling senior executives in financial services or capital markets on communications matters
Experience managing high-intensity corporate assignments such as transactions, crises, and reputation-building initiatives
Ability to contribute to new business development and marketing
Willingness to grow a personal network and pursue new opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses may be included
Paid Time Off policy
Medical and dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programming