Vice President, Financial Services Communications at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field
8+ years of experience in financial communications
Strong comfort level providing strategic counsel to senior executives of capital markets participants including private equity firms, hedge funds, investment managers, and financial markets firms
Previous media relations experience, preferably with reporters from top-tier financial publications
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the financial regulatory environment
A strong network and a track record of getting things done
Deep understanding of how companies can more effectively communicate to their financial audiences
Strong comfort level in counseling senior executives of clients operating in the capital markets space on communications matters
Strong media relations experience, including existing top-tier relationships
Experience with high intensity corporate assignments
Experience and facility in new business development and marketing
Track record of training talent and creating new offerings for clients
Strong writing, presentation and analytical skills
Organized, proactive and self-motivated; anticipate upcoming client projects and deliverables
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills. Innate desire to provide excellent service to clients

Responsibilities

Lead client accounts and assignments, effectively drawing from relevant Edelman teams and resources to deliver best-in-class service
Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on financial communications opportunities or integrated assignments
Lead financial communications marketing and prospecting efforts to identify new opportunities, including developing thought leadership and IP
Serve as relationship lead for C-suite client-side executives, as well as clients who manage communications and marketing functions
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield and Edelman colleagues across offices to identify ways to bring financial communications services to Edelman clients
Ensure account teams are proactive and highly responsive to client needs, anticipating upcoming deliverables and taking accountability for proper execution
Ensure junior staff is trained, supportive of team efforts and paying sufficient attention to detail
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield colleagues in the US and globally to further develop and grow the global practice
Build awareness of Edelman Smithfield with potential referral sources

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

financial communicationsmedia relationsstrategic counselclient account leadershipnew business pitchesfinancial markets

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Vice President role?

This is a full-time position.

What are the basic qualifications required for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field, along with 8+ years of experience.

What key experience is needed for providing counsel in this role?

The role requires a strong comfort level providing strategic counsel to senior executives of capital markets participants including private equity firms, hedge funds, investment managers, and financial markets firms, plus previous media relations experience, preferably with reporters from top-tier financial publications.

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 we live in, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.

What makes a strong candidate for this Vice President position?

Strong candidates will have 8+ years of experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, proven ability to lead client accounts and teams, strategic counsel for C-suite executives in financial markets, and media relations experience with top-tier financial publications.

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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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