Senior Financial Services Communications Account Lead

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield in New York, NY is seeking an Account Supervisor in Financial Services Communications to lead client service, strategy and media relations for financial sector clients.

This role emphasizes strong relationships with reporters, deep understanding of private capital firms, asset and wealth managers, investment banks, fintechs, insurers and other institutional market participants. Join a global team delivering high-impact campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• At least 4+ years of experience in corporate communications, financial services, public relations, or public affairs, preferably in an agency setting.
• Experience in financial communications with a strong understanding of financial institutions and stakeholder audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop strategic messaging and thought leadership content.
• Strong project management skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies for financial services clients, from ideation to execution.
• Serve as day-to-day lead on teams and client contact, with a focus on timeliness, quality, and budget adherence.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' businesses, key stakeholders, and industry landscapes, and apply this knowledge to provide strategic recommendations.
• Support senior leadership in identifying and mitigating challenges, creating efficiencies and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Work with leadership to develop media engagement strategies, maintaining and leveraging relationships with key financial journalists, producers, and influencers.
• Craft compelling thought leadership content, including op-eds, speeches, corporate messaging, and media materials.
• Provide proactive and reactive media counsel to clients, ensuring message alignment and positioning.
• Translate complex financial and regulatory topics into clear, compelling narratives for media, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the work of junior team members, providing mentorship, feedback, and guidance.
• Contribute to new business efforts, supporting proposal development, pitch preparation, and deskside research.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, journalism, communications, or a related field

Job description

Edelman Smithfield in New York, NY is seeking an Account Supervisor in Financial Services Communications to lead client service, strategy and media relations for financial sector clients.

This role emphasizes strong relationships with reporters, deep understanding of private capital firms, asset and wealth managers, investment banks, fintechs, insurers and other institutional market participants. Join a global team delivering high-impact campaigns.