Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

Edelman • Chicago, IL

150d • $70,000 - $83,000

About The Position

Edelman Smithfield is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Account Executive with experience in financial services communications to join our dynamic 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 client service and media relations skills, a deep understanding of industry dynamics, and 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 political science, business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or public relations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an agency setting preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with corporate communications programs and a keen interest in deepening expertise within institutional financial services, including private equity, asset management, banking, insurance, hedge funds, fintech, venture capital, and cryptocurrency.
• Ability to collaborate with teams to generate innovative campaign ideas and seamlessly integrate them into broader communications strategies.
• Experience in researching, planning, and executing comprehensive public relations campaigns.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to provide thoughtful and strategic media counsel to clients at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage account operations, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.
• Understanding of visual communications, social media, and digital marketing, with the ability to incorporate these elements into client programs.
• Established relationships with national and local media, along with a strong understanding of the media landscape.
• A strong awareness of current events and industry trends.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to take creative risks in pursuit of client and professional success.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Plan and manage traditional and integrated outreach initiatives.
• Oversee multiple projects from inception to completion, proactively identifying potential challenges while ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications materials.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance, motivation, and constructive feedback.
• Support business development efforts, including research, ideation, and proposal preparation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development by setting and pursuing ambitious goals.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel assistance
• Wellness programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree