Vice President, FinTech Communications

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 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.
Edelman Smithfield is seeking a Vice President to lead accounts, teams, and projects for a portfolio of clients at the intersection of finance and technology.  The ideal candidate will bring experience providing strategic communications counsel to fintech companies, payments providers, and/or established financial institutions navigating digital transformation. This role requires strong media relations expertise, preferably with top-tier business and technology publications, and the ability to craft compelling narratives that position clients as leaders in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Lead client accounts and assignments, effectively drawing from relevant Edelman teams and resources to deliver best-in-class service
• Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on financial communications opportunities or integrated assignments
• Lead marketing and prospecting efforts to identify new opportunities, including developing new thought leadership and IP
• Serve as relationship lead for client-side executives, as well as clients who manage communications and marketing functions
• Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield and Edelman colleagues across offices to identify ways to bring financial communications services to Edelman clients
• Ensure account teams are proactive and highly responsive to client needs, anticipating upcoming deliverables and taking accountability for proper execution
• Ensure junior staff is trained, supportive of team efforts and paying sufficient attention to detail
• Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield colleagues in the US and globally to further develop and grow the global practice
• Build awareness of Edelman Smithfield with potential referral sources

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic communications 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an agency environment
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel to fintech companies, payments providers, and/or established financial institutions navigating digital transformation
• Proven ability to help companies communicate effectively with financial, business, and broader stakeholder audiences
• Strong comfort level counseling senior executives on strategic communications
• Demonstrated media relations experience, including existing relationships with top-tier business, financial, and/or technology journalists
• 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
• Experience training and mentoring talent, and developing innovative offerings that deliver client value
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and analytical skills adaptable to multiple client contexts
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate upcoming client projects and deliverables
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service

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. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. 
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. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.