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.
• Write and manage content for executive and brand social media channels, ensuring consistency across platforms while adapting messaging for target audiences.
• Maintain awareness of digital communications and social media trends to bring forward new ideas and best practices for clients.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in financial communications, strong media relations expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong project management skills, and understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and performance reporting.

Pay

$70,000 - $83,000 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. DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.