Mission North

EVP, Fintech

New York City, Hybrid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 86 days ago

CanvaContent MarketingStrategic CommunicationsBusiness DevelopmentForecastingM&ALeadershipCommunication

About the role

Market-shaping brands like Brex, Canva, Ginkgo Bioworks, Betterment, LinkedIn, Mozilla, Airwallex, Gemini, Toast and Marqeta have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate impact at every stage.
Our award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world's biggest challenges.
Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements-and the iconic teams behind them-have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value.

Own the practice's revenue growth-set goals, build pipeline, and close.
Drive new business development independently, including identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, and leading pitches from brief through contract, without reliance on executive support to anchor the process.
Build and maintain a visible, active pipeline, with regular reporting on BD activity, prospect conversations, and conversion progress.
Developing and regularly publishing a sharp, original point of view-on emerging regulation, market shifts, the evolution of fintech categories, AI's impact on financial services, and other issues where Mission North should have a seat at the table.
Representing Mission North at industry conferences, panels, and events as a credible, senior voice in the fintech communications space-building the agency's profile and your own as a destination for high-quality counsel.
Collaborate closely with the practice's SVP and broader account team leadership to set strategy, manage portfolio staffing and forecasting, and achieve shared practice goals.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals, creating clear paths for growth and holding a high bar for strategic quality and craft.
You will bring a sharp, published point of view on the issues shaping the fintech landscape, activating that expertise to drive the agency's thought leadership, visibility, and new business pipeline.

experience in public affairs and advocacy, financial communications, and/or investor relations.
15+ years of senior communications experience at PR agencies (in-house experience a plus) at fintech or financial services companies, with a demonstrated track record of impact at each level.
A recognized voice in the fintech and financial services space, with a demonstrated habit of publishing, speaking, and contributing to the conversations that shape the industry.
You have a point of view, and you put it out into the world.
A trusted C-suite counselor.
You have deep experience advising

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and prior relevant experience.
Expected Salary range dep

We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services.
Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture.
We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting employees in their professional development.
We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.
Bonus: experience in public affairs and advocacy, financial communications, and/or investor relations.
We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial leader to drive the growth and evolution of our Financial Services practice.

Mission North is a strategic communications agency for influential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact.
Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with opportunities for advancement and rewards.

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status.
Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office.
Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Mission North.
We value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future, we're creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders.

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