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Senior Account Executive, Special Situations & Investor Relations

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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.

About Our Team

Edelman Smithfield is the go-to strategic communications and investor relations partner for companies navigating the most critical moments in their corporate life cycle. With the reach and resources of the world’s largest independent communications marketing firm, we advise public and private companies on how to build credibility, attract capital, and protect reputation - whether in times of growth, transformation or challenge.

Our team of former in-house IROs, sell-side analysts, and investment bankers works side-by-side with Boards and executive teams on everything from ongoing investor relations to IPOs, major M&A, activist defense, restructurings, and high-stakes crises.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join and grow with our team. You will be responsible for developing and executing IR and financial communications programs for our clients. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience as a former investment banker, research analyst and/or investor relations professional to help clients navigate key strategic moments including earnings, investor days, material announcements, M&A, public listings, shareholder activism, and other transformative events.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the creation of key deliverables, including earnings releases, scripts, investor presentations, Q&A documents, and scenario plans.
  • Support and interact directly with clients, guiding them through earnings cycles, investor days, material announcements, M&A, public listings, shareholder activism, and other transformative events.
  • Conduct in-depth research and benchmarking, consensus financial model analysis, and monitoring to inform client counsel.
  • Proactively anticipate and respond to client needs, taking accountability for execution with a strong attention to detail.
  • Assist senior leadership with preparation for and participate in new business opportunities.
  • Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience on the sell-side, buy-side, in-house IR, or advisory.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Additional Information

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    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.

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