Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

New York, USA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client-facing financial communications by coordinating multi-channel plans and campaigns.

  • Own development and execution of client communications plans and integrated outreach.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in communications or PR.
  • Standout: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills for effective client-facing representation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating in the development of communication plans tailored to meet client goals.
  • Orchestrating traditional and integrated outreach initiatives efficiently.
  • Managing multiple projects from inception to fruition, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets by proactively addressing challenges.
  • Nurturing relationships with clients and colleagues across all hierarchical levels.
  • Consistently delivering high-caliber internal and external communication materials.
  • Contributing to the new business process through idea generation, research, and proposal preparation.
  • Pursuing continuous learning and setting ambitious goals for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, Journalism, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in communications, public affairs, or public relations, preferably in an agency or large corporate environment.

Preferred

  • Demonstrate a polished and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, capable of effectively representing the company in client-facing interactions.
  • Demonstrates an interest in finance, investment, and business-related subjects.
  • Proficiency in corporate communications and a desire to expand expertise in public relations, particularly within institutional financial services such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, investment banks, insurers, cryptocurrencies, and fintech.
  • Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Displays meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management abilities to juggle multiple projects effectively.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment, contributing original ideas for creative campaigns and media activations.
  • Has been involved in researching, planning, and executing comprehensive PR campaigns.
  • Possesses adept storytelling abilities and offers sound media counsel to clients of all levels.
  • Excels in overseeing account quality and operational performance, ensuring deliverables meet standards and deadlines.
  • Understands visual communication, social media, and digital platforms and their integration into client programs.
  • Maintains a keen interest and awareness of current events, particularly those relevant to business and finance.
  • Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset.
  • Embraces innovation, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to take calculated risks, driven by the success of both clients and their own career progression.

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.
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Edelman Smithfield

Edelman Smithfield is a financial communications boutique that specializes in the financial markets and special situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC and beyond. We advise companies on M&A, IPOs, investor relations, restructuring, and activism defense, and help financial services firms protect, promote, and evolve their reputations. As part of Edelman, we combine specialized expertise in financial communications and financial services with the global reach and resources of the world’s leading communications firm.

Founded in 1998
New York, New York, USA
249 employees (26 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.5%
Direct
40.4%
Referral
6.5%
Social
13.1%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~249

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
23 (9% of company)

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