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, Vested is today the world's fourth-largest financial services agency, comprising 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 disruptors 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 upskilling 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 Account Executives are responsible for the day-to-day execution of integrated programs via collaboration with Senior Account Executives, Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, and other leaders to execute programs. AEs 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:
- Working on integrated marketing and communications methods (paid, owned, earned or shared)
- Contributing to client strategies on account 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
- 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
Ideal Candidates will:
- Demonstrate a deep curiosity of the overall financial services marketing industry
- 2 years of experience in Public Relations and the earned media space, and an understanding of how different channels can be applied to meet objectives
- Exhibit superb organizational and time management skills
- Maintain a professional decorum at all times and act as a brand ambassador for the agency
- Has a passion for creating excellent and high-quality deliverables
- Maintain a strong spirit of collaboration and encourage teamwork across their accounts
- Engage in and contribute to agency culture
We are a fully flexible agency where you can work from anywhere; our headquarters is open 5 days a week for employees local to NYC. Hours are Monday through Friday, starting at 9 am EST.
Vested is committed to providing jobs for all without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
