Senior Vice President, Special Situations & Investor Relations

Edelman•Chicago, IL

2d•$160,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. About Our Team Edelman Smithfield advises companies when the stakes are highest. We sit at the intersection of capital markets, reputation and strategy, helping leadership teams earn trust, command attention and win support from investors when it matters most. Backed by the scale of the world’s largest independent communications firm, our team brings deep capital markets expertise. We are a team of experienced advisors and former in-house IROs, sell-side analysts and investment bankers who partner directly with Boards and C-suites on IPOs, transformational M&A, activist campaigns, restructurings, earnings inflection points and market-moving moments of change. The Opportunity We are expanding our Special Situations & Investor Relations practice and are looking for a senior leader who thrives in complexity, urgency and visibility. This role sits at the center of high-impact client engagements: advising senior executives through pivotal events that shape valuation, credibility and long-term shareholder relationships. You will be both a trusted counselor and an operator: shaping strategy, leading teams, owning execution and helping build the next phase of a fast-growing advisory business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
10+ years of experience in financial communications advisory, on the sell-side, buy-side, or in-house IR

Nice To Haves

Experience in an agency or financial communications advisory firm is preferred.
Exceptional communication skills, both in shaping market-moving narratives and in navigating high-stakes conversations.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze financial data sets and understand businesses across multiple industries.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, opportunity-rich environment.
Strong comfort level in counseling senior executives of clients operating in the financial services or capital markets space on communications matters
Experience managing high-intensity corporate assignments such as transactions, crises, and reputation-building initiatives.
Ability to contribute to new business development and marketing, with a track record of identifying and winning opportunities.

Responsibilities

Build and deliver: Personally lead the development of earnings releases, scripts, investor presentations, Q&A materials, scenario analyses and strategic messaging. You will set the standard for quality and accuracy.
Counsel through execution: Work directly with CEOs, CFOs, Boards and IR teams before, during and after earnings, investor days, M&A, IPOs, activist situations and other market-moving events - combining sound judgment with hands-on support.
Operate under pressure: Anticipate issues, manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work on compressed timelines during critical moments.
Help grow the business: Contribute meaningfully to new business efforts, from shaping marketing ideas and materials to leading work once mandates are won.
Develop talent by example: Coach mid-level team members through active workstreams, modeling rigor, responsiveness and strong capital markets judgment.