SVP​/EVP, Financial Services and Technology PR

Senior Vice President / Executive Vice President, Strategic Communications

Location:

San Francisco (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Compensation: $250,000-$275,000 base
Industry Focus:
Financial Services, Fin Tech, Technology, Special Situations, M&A
Bonus:
Strong performance bonus

Our client - a rapidly scaling, high growth strategic communications firm is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) / Executive Vice President (EVP) to join its San Francisco office. This leader will drive strategic counsel, client excellence, and business growth across a portfolio spanning financial services, fintech, technology, and complex corporate matters, including special situations, crisis communications, restructuring, and mergers & acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as senior counselor to C‑suite executives, Boards, legal advisors, and investor relations stakeholders.
• Lead development and execution of multi‑stakeholder communications strategies across financial, corporate, and technology sectors.
• Manage and advise during special situations (e.g., crisis events, restructurings, activist scenarios, regulatory matters, major transactions).
• Oversee complex M&A communications, including deal positioning, internal comms, media strategy, regulatory messaging, and integration narratives.

• Inspire a culture of excellence, accountability, and client-first thinking.
• Coach, and develop emerging leaders as the practice scales.
• Play a critical role in shaping West Coast growth strategy and service offerings.

• Drive revenue growth through new business leadership, cross selling, and accelerating existing client portfolios.
• Build and nurture senior relationships within financial services, fintech, and technology sectors.
• Represent the firm in the market, building its visibility across San Francisco and nationally.

• Deliver expert guidance on financial and technology media landscapes, regulatory scrutiny, investor sentiment, and evolving issues.
• Serve as a senior spokesperson adviser for financial, fintech, crypto, and technology organizations navigating high stakes environments.
• Bring an informed POV on the evolving digital assets sector (crypto, blockchain, DeFi, custody, regulation, risk).

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, financial PR, investor communications, or related advisory roles.
• Strong background in financial services, fintech, or technology; crypto/digital assets expertise highly preferred.
• Significant experience managing special situations - crisis, M&A, litigation, regulatory investigations, restructuring, or activist matters.
• Trusted advisor to senior executives with a history of successfully guiding high-pressure communications environments.
• Demonstrated ability to grow business, build teams, and retain high-value accounts.
• Comfortable in a high performance, fast growth, entrepreneurial environment.

• Hybrid: 3 days onsite in the San Francisco office
• Some travel as needed for client engagements and firm wide leadership activities.

• Join a high-growth, high-visibility strategic communications firm.
• Lead marquee clients at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation.
• Opportunity to shape West Coast leadership and directly influence firm strategy.
• Competitive compensation with strong upside and advancement potential to EVP for the right candidate.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

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