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Dukas Linden Public Relations (DLPR), an Infinite Company, is a communications partner for leaders in finance, asset and wealth management, banking, capital markets, professional services, and digital assets. Founded in 2002, we help category-leading firms and innovators expand their share of voice and reach the audiences that matter most in a global marketplace.

Ranked among the top financial PR firms by O'Dwyer's, DLPR brings a deep bench of senior talent and a newsroom-first approach that consistently lands top-tier results. Our teams place clients across outlets like CNBC, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and Barron's, with sector strength spanning accounting, consulting, compliance, and law.

As part of Infinite, an international communications firm specializing in PR, Content & Campaigns, and Crisis & Litigation, DLPR now offers clients an even broader platform, pairing deep financial services expertise with an international network across the US and UK.

What we’re looking for

A skilled financial communications professional with proficient team and client management skills and a sophisticated understanding of the asset and wealth management markets. The Director supervises accounts and account teams, articulates and drives execution of media relations and thought leadership programs, and serves as a trusted counselor to clients and senior executives on strategic communications matters.

This role is well suited to someone currently at a leading financial PR firm, or in-house at an investment or wealth management firm, who is looking for the opportunity to work with premier clients, help shape strategy, and make a meaningful impact. In addition to managing junior colleagues, the Director is expected to lead by example and play a key role in expanding relationships with existing clients while contributing to new business.

What you’d do

• Lead strategic communications and media relations programs for top asset managers, wealth managers, and other financial services clients.
• Develop creative, proactive media strategies that generate consistent, high-impact coverage in top-tier business, financial, and trade media.
• Build and execute thought leadership campaigns for CEOs, CIOs, portfolio managers, strategists, and other senior executives.
• Serve as a highly responsive day-to-day client contact and lead client meetings and calls with the support of junior colleagues.
• Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of clients’ business and provide thoughtful counsel on communications strategy, messaging, reputation management, and media positioning.
• Cultivate and leverage relationships with leading financial journalists, editors, producers, and podcast hosts.
• Identify timely opportunities tied to market developments, economic news, and industry trends that position clients at the center of important conversations.
• Demonstrate strong strategic, analytical, and project management skills; take responsibility for a diverse number of projects and complete them in a timely manner with general direction from the account lead.
• Participate in the new business process by articulating strategies and tactics and displaying strong presentation skills during pitch meetings.
• Cultivate business growth opportunities among existing clients by introducing new services and capabilities.
• Manage operational performance of account teams. Ensure quality work, deadline adherence, effective processes, and that the team consistently meets or exceeds agreed upon expectations, deliverables, and metrics.
• Serve as a manager for junior professionals; provide onboarding support, training, and ongoing feedback, and participate in reviews.
• Act as a mentor for junior colleagues by modeling desired behavior; demonstrate a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to collegiality and a growth mindset.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of professional and leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals.
• Lead by example; demonstrate behaviors consistent with Infinite’s values (integrity, agility, compassion, and courage).

Why we want you

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• You have a minimum of seven years’ public relations or corporate communications experience, with at least four years in an account and people management role.
• You have substantial experience representing asset managers, wealth managers, or other financial services organizations.
• You have a proven track record securing high-profile coverage in top-tier business and financial media, including outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Financial Times, Reuters, Yahoo Finance, and leading industry publications.
• You have exceptional media relationships with financial reporters, editors, producers, and influencers.
• You are highly curious, creative, and self-motivated, with superior critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a fluent understanding of how to motivate and problem solve.
• You are a strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex investment topics into compelling stories.
• You have a broad and thorough understanding of all facets of media relations and communications considerations for financial services organizations, with the ability to understand complex situations and anticipate client needs.
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead multiple teams and projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables, effective team communication, and strong client service.
• You have proven experience counseling senior business leaders on communications matters.
• You have demonstrated strength as a writer; knowledge of AP style and the ability to proof, edit, and coach others’ writing abilities.
• You have a collaborative leadership style and a genuine desire to mentor junior professionals.
• Most importantly, you love financial communications and thrive in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.

Who we work with

DLPR combines the entrepreneurial culture of a growing firm with the opportunity to represent some of the most innovative and influential organizations in financial services. Our clients include:

• Leading retail and institutional asset managers
• Wealth management firms and RIAs
• Private equity and alternative investment firms
• Investment and commercial banks
• ETF issuers and investment strategists
• Professional services firms serving the financial industry

We are a high-energy, collaborative team that believes great work comes from smart people who enjoy what they do. Our professionals are trusted advisors to some of the biggest names in financial services, and every day presents the opportunity to work on interesting, impactful assignments that shape industry conversations.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with some of the industry’s premier asset and wealth management firms.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunities for growth.
• Friendly and highly collaborative working environment where your voice will be heard and your ideas will count.
• A focus on growth and professional development: twice annual professional planning sessions, regular access to leadership and mentorship opportunities.
• Hybrid work schedule; two days in the office with three optional work-from-home days per week.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and new business incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Ample time off: 15 vacation days, 10 annual company holidays, nine days paid sick leave, one personal day and an “on call” period between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Thorough onboarding and training process that extends throughout your tenure with the company.

The current annual base salary range for this position is $130,000-$140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Infinite's total compensation package for employees.

Infinite Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Infinite Global's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.