Senior Account Executive, PR and Marketing

Vested is a world-leading integrated marketing and communications consultancy focused exclusively on the financial services industry. Founded in 2015 with a mission to help shape a better financial services system that is more accessible, transparent, and sustainable, today Vested is the world's fourth-largest financial services agency, comprised of over 100 employees widely recognized for their industry expertise, creativity, and passion for financial services. Our team is proud to do work that drives our mission forward - from helping uncomplicated finance through creative advertising campaigns to raising awareness of fintech disrupters bringing finance to more people. From PR to social to creative to content and more, we’re in the business of solving problems for exciting financial brands.
Group Vested encompasses a prestigious portfolio of companies, including the cutting-edge tech platform Qwoted, the global network of 1,000+ senior financial marcomms leaders Financial Narrative, investment fund Vested Ventures, and our content and design hub, Finance Studio. Recognized as one of the industry's Best Places to Work, our unwavering goal is to become the most valued and sought-after brand in financial marketing and communications. With our own in-house Chief Economist and proprietary educational program, VestED, every team member, at any level, has continuous learning and up-skilling opportunities. As a “Vestie”, you become an owner, an entrepreneur, a builder, and a value creator.
At Vested, we are proud to do the right thing, even when it's hard. We are relentlessly curious and consistently challenge the status quo. Join us as we lead the way in transforming the industry and delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Our Senior Account Executives are responsible for the day-to-day execution of integrated programs via collaboration with Account Managers, Senior Account Managers and other leaders to execute programs. They also help manage junior team members to ensure programs and tasks are being completed on-time and to the Vested standard. SAEs are involved in program strategies and provide input into the ideas and objectives of client programs to build stronger personal relationships with your clients.

Responsibilities will include:

- 2+ years of experience working in Financial Services, Public Relations or Marketing

- Beginning to consult clients on integrated marketing and communications methods (paid, owned, earned or shared) - or is able to provide advice in more than one channel

- Involvement in the day-to-day execution of a multi-channel program on behalf of the client

- Managing client calls and meetings

- Contributing to client strategies on accounts across multiple channels

- Maintaining strong relationships with reporters and media, identifying strategies to secure coverage

- Developing a full range of written materials, including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, briefing sheets, etc

- Contributing to the development of client and agency award submissions

- Identifying areas of improvement related to client delivery - such as organizational processes, further education on the clients’ business, and executing higher-quality work

- Reporting on program progress in a way that shows understanding of the clients’ goals - over email, phone or in-person

- Participating in new business opportunities, either as requested or voluntarily

- Beginning to consult with clients in a one-on-one capacity

- Developing strong working relationships with members of the client team (even if at more junior levels)

- Demonstrating ownership over work and exhibiting a commitment to delivering excellent outputs on time

- Showing ownership over the day-to-day execution of programs that receive positive feedback from the client

Vested US is a fully flexible company headquartered in New York. Although we do not require a minimum number of days in the office like a traditional hybrid environment, all Vesties are expected to attend in-person client meetings, in-person internal meetings, and occasional in-person training. 
 
We believe that in-person collaboration is an integral part of building interpersonal relationships with clients and other Vested team members. 
 
Vested is committed to providing job opportunities for all without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Additional Perks & Benefits
 
Medical & Dental & Vision
401K
Annual Performance Bonus
Unlimited PTO
12 paid holidays
Tech Package & Monthly Reimbursement