Executive Vice President, Strategic Situations & Investor Relations - Fintech Clients at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fintech, Financial CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university (MBA or CFA a plus)
Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in financial communications
12+ years of capital markets experience (sell-side, buy-side, in-house IR, or advisory), with a proven record of strategic counsel to senior executives
Preferred Qualifications
Deep fintech and broader 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

Responsibilities

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 and mentor account teams to consistently deliver high-quality work and deepen client relationships
Drive new business development in fintech and adjacent financial services sectors, leveraging 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Investor RelationsStrategic CommunicationsFintechFinancial MarketsIPOM&AActivist DefenseRestructuringCrisis ManagementLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need to be entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and plugged into the fintech and financial services ecosystems, with deep networks in companies, key players, private capital, and innovation hubs. They should thrive at the intersection of strategy, capital markets, and storytelling, and have expertise advising on earnings, M&A, IPOs, activism, and crises.

What is the company culture like at Edelman Smithfield?

Edelman Smithfield pursues an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects the world, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. They hire the best qualified candidates and emphasize a global team of financial specialists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Executive Vice President role?

A strong candidate is a trailblazing, entrepreneurial leader with deep fintech networks from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, experience advising C-suites on capital markets and crises, and the ability to drive new business development.

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About Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

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