Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Junior Associate (Entry-Level) Finance in Financial Communications at Longacre Square Partners

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Longacre Square Partners ("LSP") is looking to expand its team with an entry-level Junior Associate. If you are interested in a high-growth opportunity with a firm that is involved with many of Wall Street’s most newsworthy developments and situations, we want to hear from you!

LSP is a leading strategic communications and media management boutique that represents many of the world’s top asset managers, financial institutions, FinTech entities, and public and private companies. We pair high-touch senior counsel with full-service capabilities to enable our clients to elevate their brands, manage their reputations and shape their stakeholders’ perceptions. Notably, we are a recognized industry leader when it comes to advising investors and public market participants navigating activism campaigns, corporate governance disputes, complex transactions, litigation, restructurings and other crises.

LSP's partnership is comprised primarily of female members, making it one of the most diverse leadership teams in the industry.

The ideal Junior Associate will have:
  • Relevant internship experience and/or a degree in Communications, Business or a related discipline
  • A strong interest in business, financial markets, or economic policy
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • The ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • A tendency to pay close attention to detail
  • A can-do attitude and desire to succeed at any task, no matter how big or small
  • Any government, political, or public relations agency experience is a plus

As a Junior Associate at LSP, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations on our client accounts, including:
  • Support client teams with media, public affairs, and financial research and analysis
  • Conduct monitoring and analysis of broadcast, print, and online media coverage of clients and client issues
  • Develop media pitches and interface with journalists
  • Produce social media content for clients
  • Draft client-facing materials (e.g. press releases, fact sheets, talking points, etc.)
  • Assist in the new business process, including contributing to proposals

What we offer:
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture where our people are our greatest asset, and your opinion is valued
  • Nurturing professional mentorship from senior colleagues
  • Highly-competitive compensation packages, including strong base salaries and bonus potential, for entry-level hires
  • Competitive benefits packages, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous PTO and a flexible remote work policy
Please reach out to Kate Sylvester (UMD ’15) at ksylvester@longacresquare.com if you are interested in learning more about the opportunity or arranging an informational interview.

LSP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive culture that reflects a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.