Senior Director, Corporate Communications and PR

Senior Director: Corporate Communications and PR (Remote)

At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive. 

We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has job to do for our clients. That’s why we are committed to managing our clients’ investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.

Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.

We’re seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Communications & PR. This role is central to elevating our brand, protecting and enhancing our corporate reputation, and advancing broader awareness of a market-leading, client-centric firm entering an exciting new chapter.

As a senior member of the Brand and Corporate Communications teams, you’ll craft clear, compelling narratives that honor our legacy, highlight our innovation, and instill confidence during the moments that matter. You’ll partner closely with executives and subject matter experts across the organization to deliver proactive, creative, and integrated communications that support growth, strengthen trust, and extend our reach to new audiences.

You’ll bring strategic rigor, editorial excellence, sound judgement, and an agile, collaborative approach, to shape how the world understands who we are today — and where we’re headed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee enterprise-level strategic communications and PR strategies that translate business priorities into impactful narratives, support growth objectives, and protect and advance the firm’s reputation.
• Lead communications around strategic developments and corporate announcements, shaping narratives that reinforce the firm’s position, strategy, and long-term value to clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Counsel and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure corporate communications efforts are timely, relevant, and risk-aware.
• Elevate executive visibility, developing platforms and thought leadership that strengthen the firm’s perspective and reinforce its industry leadership.
• Serve as senior media relations strategist and spokesperson, cultivating key journalist relationships, representing the firm in media interactions, preparing executives for public and press engagements, and advancing a strong, credible market presence and drive high-impact coverage.
• Support crisis and issues communications, supporting rapid response, advising senior executives, and ensuring consistent, risk-smart communications during sensitive and evolving situations.
• Measure performance and drive continuous improvement, using analytics, media insights, and stakeholder feedback to optimize PR programs and enhance awareness, sentiment, and reputation.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive PR and corporate communications experience, with a blend of in-house and agency roles; financial services, consumer finance, and/or wealth/asset management experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive and hands-on experience in media relations, message development, and corporate reputation management, spokesperson experience strongly preferred.
• Compelling and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
• An agile, creative, and strategic approach to work, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to deliver results under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $155,000 - $207,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.

About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America’s top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's 1 with 143+ offices across the country and entrusted by 1.3 million clients to manage more than $300 billion in assets 2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.

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1 The Barron’s 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a nine-year annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative factors. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2024 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Engines as the top mega RIA.

2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2024.