Senior Manager Corporate Communications
phifer companyBrooklyn (NY)
$150,000–$185,000
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Posted 11 days ago
phifer companyBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$150,000–$185,000
About the role
Phifer & Company has been retained by a leading global financial and strategic communications advisory firm to identify an exceptional Senior Manager, Corporate & Financial Communications, for its expanding New York practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to work with some of the world's leading corporations, advise senior executives, develop high-impact media strategies, and play an important role in a growing U.S. strategic communications business. We are seeking an ambitious, intellectually curious communications professional with strong financial media relationships, exceptional writing capabilities, and experience advising corporate clients on complex business and reputational matters.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Manager will join an established global advisory organization with a growing U.S. Strategic Communications practice. Working closely with senior leadership, this individual will lead client engagements, develop sophisticated communications strategies, and advise organizations navigating important financial, corporate, and reputational developments. The position offers exposure to a broad range of industries, senior executives, high-profile transactions, financial markets, and complex communications challenges. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day corporate and financial communications engagements for multiple clients across industries.
Develop and execute strategic communications programs supporting financial announcements, corporate developments, transactions, and reputation management.
Build and maintain relationships with leading national, business, financial, trade, and digital media.
Develop proactive media relations strategies that generate meaningful earned media coverage.
Advise senior executives on corporate positioning, executive visibility, thought leadership, and messaging.
Support financial communications, mergers and acquisitions, crisis communications, and special situations.
Draft compelling press releases, executive communications, media materials, corporate announcements, and thought leadership content.
Monitor financial markets, industry developments, and emerging news trends to identify opportunities and reputational risks.
Manage multiple client relationships, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining exceptional client service.
Collaborate with colleagues across global communications, financial advisory, and shareholder advisory teams.
Mentor junior communications professionals and help manage workflow across a growing team.
Contribute to new business development, client presentations, proposals, and opportunities to expand existing relationships.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, financial communications, public relations, or strategic media relations.
- Experience in a communications agency, financial communications consultancy, corporate communications function, or related advisory environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial markets, corporate business issues, and financial news.
- Proven experience developing earned media campaigns and securing coverage in influential business and financial publications.
- Strong relationships with national, financial, business, or trade journalists.
- Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
- Experience managing corporate clients and advising senior executives.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Experience with crisis communications, transaction communications, investor relations, or other complex corporate matters is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and client management capabilities.
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Flexibility to work with international teams and travel when required.
- Why This Opportunity?
- This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing global advisory firm and work alongside experienced professionals at the intersection of corporate communications, financial markets, and strategic advisory.
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Advise leading corporations and senior executives on significant business developments.
- Develop sophisticated corporate and financial communications strategies.
- Build relationships with influential business and financial media.
- Gain exposure to high-profile financial transactions, corporate reputation matters, and strategic communications initiatives.
- Help shape the growth of an expanding U.S. communications practice.
- Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and globally connected organization.
- Compensation & Location
Location: New York City
Base Salary: $150,000–$185,000 Additional Compensation: Performance-based bonus
Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Confidential Inquiries:
Phifer & Company is conducting this retained search on behalf of its client.
We welcome confidential interest from experienced corporate and financial communications professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity.
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