Zeno Group
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Zeno Group is a fiercely independent, global integrated communications agency born from PR. We bring together bold talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our “Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected,” we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact. Zeno has earned industry awards including 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, and is a three‑time PRWeek Best Places to Work winner. We are a DJE Holdings Company.
Job Description
We are seeking a Vice President with deep expertise in Corporate Communications, focused on enterprise technological transformation and financial services, to expand the Corporate Affairs East practice. The senior role requires a visionary strategist and trusted counselor capable of anticipating challenges, navigating complexity, and developing forward‑looking solutions. The ideal candidate will have the confidence of the C‑Suite, thrive in fast‑paced environments, embrace a tech‑forward, data‑driven mindset, and demonstrate the ability to lead across industries—particularly financial services, banking, asset management, fintech, and technology—while building, inspiring, and mentoring high‑performing teams. As VP, you will bring strategic and financial communications leadership to world‑renowned brands, driving business growth and safeguarding reputation, trust, and performance storytelling.
Responsibilities
Lead the Corporate Affairs East practice as a senior leader, responsible for business growth, team leadership, and client strategy.
Provide C‑Suite‑level counsel on corporate positioning, transformation narratives, market shifts, regulatory issues, financial disclosures, ESG, and crisis management.
Lead integrated corporate affairs programs across technology and financial services clients, ensuring the highest level of strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes.
Drive national business and financial media relations, building and leveraging relationships that advance clients’ corporate and financial narratives.
Partner with clients on reputation management, investor and stakeholder communications, and thought leadership strategies.
Identify and pursue new growth opportunities, drawing on deep insights into clients, industries, competitors, regulation, and the economy.
Oversee financial management of accounts, including forecasting, profitability, and multi‑million‑dollar budgets.
Shape the strategic direction of the practice, collaborating with senior leaders across geographies to strengthen positioning and expand offerings.
Champion talent development by mentoring and advancing future leaders in the Corporate Affairs team.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Corporate Communications / Corporate Affairs, with strong exposure to financial services and technology sectors.
Proven success leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs for Fortune 1000 companies.
Significant agency leadership experience, with a record of driving growth, building client portfolios, and managing large teams.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to the C‑Suite and senior executives.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Expertise in financial services communications, including knowledge of banking, insurance, fintech, asset/wealth management, regulatory environments, and financial media.
Strong background in corporate reputation, financial disclosure positioning, ESG communications, and crisis management.
Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills; proven success in winning new business.
Deep relationships with national business and financial press and a track record of shaping corporate narratives that influence markets and stakeholders.
History of mentoring and developing senior and junior talent, with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and building collaborative teams.
Pay Range Pay range: $130,000–$156,000. Salary is based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. The range is one component of the total compensation package, which may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region‑specific benefits.
Benefits Healthy, happy employees are at the core of Zeno. Our benefits program supports physical, mental and financial wellness, offers flexibility, celebrates diversity, and promotes work/life balance. We provide medical, dental and vision insurance (with prescription plans), short‑ and long‑term disability, a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance, and access to a free certified financial coach. We also offer a monthly allowance through the ZenoFit program for personal activities that bring joy and health.
Diversity & Inclusion Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including racially and ethnically diverse people, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and members of any protected class. Employment decisions are made on job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Job Description
We are seeking a Vice President with deep expertise in Corporate Communications, focused on enterprise technological transformation and financial services, to expand the Corporate Affairs East practice. The senior role requires a visionary strategist and trusted counselor capable of anticipating challenges, navigating complexity, and developing forward‑looking solutions. The ideal candidate will have the confidence of the C‑Suite, thrive in fast‑paced environments, embrace a tech‑forward, data‑driven mindset, and demonstrate the ability to lead across industries—particularly financial services, banking, asset management, fintech, and technology—while building, inspiring, and mentoring high‑performing teams. As VP, you will bring strategic and financial communications leadership to world‑renowned brands, driving business growth and safeguarding reputation, trust, and performance storytelling.
Responsibilities
Lead the Corporate Affairs East practice as a senior leader, responsible for business growth, team leadership, and client strategy.
Provide C‑Suite‑level counsel on corporate positioning, transformation narratives, market shifts, regulatory issues, financial disclosures, ESG, and crisis management.
Lead integrated corporate affairs programs across technology and financial services clients, ensuring the highest level of strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes.
Drive national business and financial media relations, building and leveraging relationships that advance clients’ corporate and financial narratives.
Partner with clients on reputation management, investor and stakeholder communications, and thought leadership strategies.
Identify and pursue new growth opportunities, drawing on deep insights into clients, industries, competitors, regulation, and the economy.
Oversee financial management of accounts, including forecasting, profitability, and multi‑million‑dollar budgets.
Shape the strategic direction of the practice, collaborating with senior leaders across geographies to strengthen positioning and expand offerings.
Champion talent development by mentoring and advancing future leaders in the Corporate Affairs team.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Corporate Communications / Corporate Affairs, with strong exposure to financial services and technology sectors.
Proven success leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs for Fortune 1000 companies.
Significant agency leadership experience, with a record of driving growth, building client portfolios, and managing large teams.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to the C‑Suite and senior executives.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Expertise in financial services communications, including knowledge of banking, insurance, fintech, asset/wealth management, regulatory environments, and financial media.
Strong background in corporate reputation, financial disclosure positioning, ESG communications, and crisis management.
Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills; proven success in winning new business.
Deep relationships with national business and financial press and a track record of shaping corporate narratives that influence markets and stakeholders.
History of mentoring and developing senior and junior talent, with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and building collaborative teams.
Pay Range Pay range: $130,000–$156,000. Salary is based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. The range is one component of the total compensation package, which may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region‑specific benefits.
Benefits Healthy, happy employees are at the core of Zeno. Our benefits program supports physical, mental and financial wellness, offers flexibility, celebrates diversity, and promotes work/life balance. We provide medical, dental and vision insurance (with prescription plans), short‑ and long‑term disability, a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance, and access to a free certified financial coach. We also offer a monthly allowance through the ZenoFit program for personal activities that bring joy and health.
Diversity & Inclusion Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including racially and ethnically diverse people, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and members of any protected class. Employment decisions are made on job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.
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