Edelman Smithfield · 4 hours ago
Executive Vice President, Special Situations & Investor Relations - Fintech Clients
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $369K/yr
15+ years expEdelman Smithfield is a strategic communications and investor relations partner for companies in critical moments. They are seeking an Executive Vice President to lead and expand their fintech franchise, focusing on business development and advising senior executives on investor relations and strategic communications.
Public Relations & Communications
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 your 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is required, 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, plus a proven record of strategic counsel to senior executives
Preferred
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
Experience fostering inclusive team environments and practices
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, opportunity-rich environment
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programing
Company
Edelman Smithfield
Edelman Smithfield is a financial communications boutique that specializes in the financial markets and special situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC and beyond.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vikram Tohan
Global CFO
Joshua Hochberg
Global COO
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