Edelman

Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

Edelman
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing communications strategies for financial services, with a strong focus on media relations and thought leadership content creation. Proven ability to manage projects effectively while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with internal teams.

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Corporate Communications ExperienceFinancial Communications ExpertiseMedia Relations SkillsProject Management SkillsStrategic Messaging Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead communications strategies for financial services clients
  • Serve as a client contact and ensure consistent, high-quality communication
  • Create and execute communications plans and strategies aligned with client objectives
  • Develop understanding of clients’ businesses, stakeholders, and industry landscapes to provide strategic recommendations
  • Support senior leadership in identifying and mitigating challenges
  • Develop media engagement strategies and maintain relationships with financial journalists, producers, and influencers
  • Craft thought leadership content, including op-eds, speeches, corporate messaging, and media materials
  • Provide proactive and reactive media counsel
  • Translate complex financial and regulatory topics into narratives for media, investors, and stakeholders
  • Contribute to projects from inception to completion, ensuring timeliness, quality, and budget adherence
  • Oversee, mentor, and provide feedback to junior team members
  • Collaborate with internal teams on integrated communications campaigns
  • Support new business development, proposals, pitches, and research

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, journalism, communications, or equivalent work experience
  • At least 2+ years of experience in corporate communications, financial services, or public relations, preferably in an agency setting
  • Experience in financial communications, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets
  • Strong media relations expertise, with established journalist relationships and a demonstrated ability to secure high-impact media coverage
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop strategic messaging and thought leadership content
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonuses
  • Paid Time Off policy
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Travel assistance
  • Wellness programming

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Hard Skills
Communications Strategy DevelopmentThought Leadership Content CreationMedia Engagement StrategiesFinancial Narrative TranslationProposal Development
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationMentoring and FeedbackAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesPublic RelationsHedge FundsPrivate EquityVenture CapitalAlternative AssetsStakeholder EngagementHigh-Impact Media CoverageIntegrated Communications CampaignsFast-Paced Environments