Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Senior Account Executive with experience in financial services and executive communications to join our team. This role advises senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and has deep expertise in serving and communicating to the financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Support communications strategies for financial services clients, ensuring messaging, executive positioning, and stakeholder engagement align with business priorities and reputational objectives.
• Integrate executive visibility programs through media engagement, thought leadership initiatives, strategic messaging, and speaking opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with financial journalists, producers, and influencers to secure high-impact media opportunities and elevate executive profiles.
• Partner with executives to develop messaging platforms, narratives, and thought leadership content that reinforce business goals and brand reputation.
• Create executive communications materials including op-eds, speeches, media materials, and social content, translating complex financial and regulatory topics into clear, audience-specific messaging.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality execution, deadline adherence, and budget management.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and feedback to support team development.
• Support new business initiatives through research, proposal development, and pitch preparation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Public Relations, Communications, English, Journalism, Advertising, Business) or equivalent work experience.
• Strong media relations expertise, including established journalist relationships and a demonstrated ability to secure impactful coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience developing executive messaging and thought leadership content.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and performance reporting, including LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Reddit.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial communications, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and performance reporting, including LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Reddit.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with digital marketing and social media platforms.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $83,000 per year. Additional benefits include medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming. DJEH is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development.