Senior Copywriter, B2B Financial Services

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$81K/yr – $117K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end development of financial services content, turning research and SME insights into clear narratives for decision-makers while coordinating with cross-functional partners to deliver cohesive thought leadership across long- and short-form formats.

  • Own the end-to-end narrative for financial services content
  • Collaborate across creative, strategy, account and tech teams to ensure cohesiveness
  • Translate complex financial topics into accessible, engaging storytelling

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Writes compelling long- and short-form financial services content tailored to key decision-makers at businesses and institutions of every type and size.
  • Shapes research, data and subject-matter expertise into a clear narrative with a logical structure, a distinct point of view and supporting evidence. Preserves accuracy and nuance while giving readers a useful takeaway—not simply a summary of the source material.
  • Brings editorial craft and conceptual thinking to each assignment, adapting tone and depth to the audience.
  • Collaborates with creative, strategy, account and technology partners to deliver cohesive work.
  • Adept at working with technical subject matter experts, including bank research analysts, product and industry specialists.
  • Maintains source accuracy, brand voice and meticulous attention to detail; incorporates client, legal and compliance feedback.
  • Presents work clearly, builds on feedback and manages multiple assignments and deadlines.

Requirements

  • A four-year degree and at least eight years of copywriting experience.
  • Portfolio focus: In-depth acumen in financial services, B2B communications or industry thought leadership, well versed in both long- and short-form writing.
  • Core capabilities: Excellent research, writing, editing and storytelling skills; an ability to make complex financial information accessible and engaging.
  • Working style: Curiosity, energy, humor and can-do attitude with candid, respectful collaboration. Prioritize smart thinking, highly-informed ideas and creative problem-solving over awards.

Preferred

  • Additional asset: Familiarity with prompt-based generative AI tools for ideation, research and drafting, with fact-checking and adherence to client and agency policies.
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35 employees (10 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$81K/yr – $117K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($99K) is in line with the median base salary for Senior Copywriter roles in the United States ($96K).

Senior Copywriter median pay in the United States

$96K/yr

Most pay falls between $88K and $103K. Based on 211 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (9% of company)
Median Tenure
0.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
15.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.7%
Direct
41.6%
Referral
8.5%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~35
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Senior Copywriter, B2B Financial Services

Leo Chicago · Chicago, IL · Hybrid