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About the Role
Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications advisory within Edelman, specializing in capital markets, transactions, crisis, investor relations and activism defense. The firm advises public and private companies on complex, high-stakes situations, helping leaders communicate clearly with investors, regulators, media, and stakeholders worldwide across sectors, geographies, and market cycles globally.
Account Supervisor plays a client-facing role, supporting complex financial communications programs and contributing Edelman Japan’s Corporate Accounts. This position combines strategic advisory work with team leadership, media engagement, and business development support. The Account Supervisor is expected to act as a trusted counselor to senior client executives while ensuring high-quality execution across accounts.
Key Qualifications
5-7 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, or related fields with five or more in the financial industry
Business-level English and professional-level Japanese proficiency
Excellent presentation and persuasive writing skills
High accountability, leadership maturity, and collaborative mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with multinational and Japanese clients
Key Responsibilities
Supports the development of integrated communications strategies for earnings, M&A, IPOs, restructurings, crises, and regulatory issues
Day-to-day management of assigned client accounts, ensuring delivery against strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets
Prepares core materials, including press releases, financial communications plans, Q&A documents, investor presentations, and talking points
Contributes to overall business strategy and practice development
Maintains client, media and industry relationships and networks
Provide day-to-day account support and managing multiple projects simultaneously, keeping teams organized and updated
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. 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.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in public relations or strategic communications
- five or more years in the financial industry
- Business-level English and professional-level Japanese proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Communications or a related field
Edelman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with health plans commonly framed as a strong part of the overall package. Mental and physical well-being programs are also emphasized as meaningful support.
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Flexible Benefits — Work flexibility is positioned as a standout, including hybrid routines and a “Work From Anywhere” option for part of the year. Flexible public holidays are also highlighted as adding practical choice to how time is used.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings such as a 401(k) match (and pension-style contributions in some markets) are consistently presented as a solid component of total rewards. This tends to improve overall package value even when base pay feels less competitive.
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