Senior Vice President, Financial Communications (Fintech)

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the growth and strategic development of Edelman Smithfield’s Financial Communications practice in San Francisco and throughout the West Coast.
• Provide expert communications counsel to both existing and new clients.
• Lead communications assignments, working with relevant Edelman teams to deliver high-quality, integrated service.
• Act as the primary client relationship manager, advising C-suite executives on 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.
• Drive marketing and thought leadership initiatives to elevate Edelman Smithfield’s presence in the San Francisco market.
• Ensure proactive, responsive service to clients, maintaining accountability for deliverables and deadlines.
• Mentor junior staff, ensuring they support team efforts and maintain attention to detail.
• Collaborate with global Edelman Smithfield teams to grow and develop the global practice.
• Foster relationships with referral sources such as bankers, lawyers, and consultants to enhance business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial communications.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Preferred qualifications include expertise in advising companies on communications, especially during high-stakes situations such as crises, transactions, or shareholder engagements; proven ability to lead new business development efforts and pitch new services; strong media relations experience with top-tier financial and technology publications; demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing junior talent; excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills; 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.

Pay

$160,000 - $240,000 per year

Schedule

N/A

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.

Company Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe 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.