Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications

Daniel J. Edelman•Washington DC, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep and talented bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries. Edelman Smithfield 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. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and proactive Account Supervisor with experience in financial services communications to join our team. This person will play a critical role in client service, project execution, media relations, and strategic communications, ensuring high-impact results for our clients. This individual should have strong relationships with key reporters, a deep understanding of industry dynamics, and a natural curiosity about the stakeholders and evolving landscape of private capital firms, hedge funds, asset and wealth managers, investment and commercial banks, fintech companies, real estate investors, insurers and other institutional market participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, journalism, communications, or a related field.
At least 4 + years of experience in corporate communications, financial services, public relations, or public affairs, preferably in an agency setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial communications, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, the financial services industry landscape and key stakeholder audiences.
Strong media relations expertise, with established journalist relationships and a demonstrated ability to secure high-impact media coverage.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop strategic messaging and thought leadership content.
Strong project management skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead communications strategies for financial services clients, from ideation to execution.
Serve as day-to-day lead on teams and client contact, with a focus on timeliness, quality, and budget adherence.
Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, key stakeholders, and industry landscapes, and apply this knowledge to provide strategic recommendations.
Support senior leadership in identifying and mitigating challenges, creating efficiencies and ensuring client satisfaction.
Work with leadership to develop media engagement strategies, maintaining and leveraging relationships with key financial journalists, producers, and influencers.
Craft compelling thought leadership content, including op-eds, speeches, corporate messaging, and media materials.
Provide proactive and reactive media counsel to clients, ensuring message alignment and positioning.
Translate complex financial and regulatory topics into clear, compelling narratives for media, investors, and other key stakeholders.
Oversee the work of junior team members, providing mentorship, feedback, and guidance.
Contribute to new business efforts, supporting proposal development, pitch preparation, and deskside research.