Jobs · Business Development · Illinois

Account Supervisor, Special Situations & Investor Relations

Edelman Smithfield · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
Business Development$83k–$110k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We are expanding our Special Situations & Investor Relations practice and are looking for an experienced advisor who thrives in complexity, urgency, and visibility. This role sits at the center of high-impact client engagements, managing day-to-day execution, and overseeing junior team members as we advise on pivotal events that shape valuation, credibility, and long-term shareholder relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Build and deliver: Contribute to the development of earnings releases, scripts, investor presentations, Q&A materials, scenario analyses, and strategic messaging.
  • Counsel through execution: Work directly with senior team members to advise CEOs, CFOs, Boards, and IR teams before, during, and after earnings, investor days, M&A, IPOs, activist situations, and other market-moving events - combining sound judgment with hands-on support.
  • Operate under pressure: Anticipate issues, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality work on compressed timelines during critical moments.
  • Help grow the business: Participate in new business efforts and support new work once mandates are won.
  • Develop talent by example: Mentor junior-level team members through active workstreams, modeling rigor, responsiveness, and strong capital markets judgment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in financial communications or crisis management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an agency or financial communications advisory firm is preferred
  • Exceptional communication skills, both in shaping market-moving narratives and in navigating high-stakes conversations
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze financial data sets and understand businesses across multiple industries
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, opportunity-rich environment
  • Strong comfort level in counseling senior executives of clients operating in the financial services or capital markets space on communications matters
  • Experience managing high-intensity corporate assignments such as transactions, crises, and reputation-building initiatives
  • Ability to contribute to new business development and marketing, with a willingness to grow personal network and pursue new opportunities

Pay

$83,000 - $110,000 a year. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming.

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