Edelman Smithfield · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President, Financial Services Communications (Capital Markets)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expEdelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm specializing in financial markets and strategic situations. The Senior Vice President will lead accounts and projects for capital markets clients, focusing on executive positioning, media relations, and strategic communications to enhance client reputation and value.
Public Relations & Communications
Responsibilities
Provide expert financial communications and capital markets advice to both existing and new clients
Act as the primary client relationship manager, advising C-suite executives on financial communications
Collaborate with Edelman colleagues across regions and sectors to introduce Edelman Smithfield’s services to broader Edelman clients
Lead business development efforts, including pitches and new business opportunities related to financial communications
Drive marketing and thought leadership initiatives to elevate Edelman Smithfield’s presence in the U.S. and collaborate with global Edelman Smithfield teams to grow and develop the global practice
Ensure proactive, responsive service to clients, maintaining accountability for deliverables and deadlines
Oversee multiple complex projects from concept to completion, applying foresight, measurement frameworks, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional results
Maintain accountability for quality, performance, timelines, and budgets, ensuring operational efficiency across all account activities
Develop and manage staffing plans, budgets, and scopes of work to ensure operational excellence, profitability, and effective resource utilization
Mentor, empower, and motivate team members at all levels; provide constructive feedback, foster professional growth, and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation
Commit to continuous learning and leadership development while cultivating talent and driving excellence across the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field
10+ years of experience in financial communications
Preferred
Deep understanding of how companies can more effectively communicate to their financial audiences
Expertise in advising companies on financial communications, especially during high-stakes situations such as crises, transactions, or shareholder engagements
Proven experience counseling senior executives of clients operating in the capital markets space on communications matters
Agency experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead new business development efforts and pitch new services
Strong media relations experience, including existing top-tier relationships
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing junior talent
Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills
A proactive, organized leader who anticipates client needs and delivers exceptional service
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients
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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