Communications Specialist

DriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices.

Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

We seek enthusiastic professionals to contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to our Brokerage-as-a-Service platform. Our culture blends the pace and opportunity of a tech start-up with the impact, stability, and significance of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. We value diversity and inclusion, celebrating the unique differences of our employees as we scale and grow together. We’re guided by operating principles grounded in accountability, teamwork, integrity, and solutions built to scale. Join us!

About the Role

The Communications Specialist will be instrumental in bringing DriveWealth’s story to life with key internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the Head of Communications across all communications efforts, the Coordinator will play a critical role in executing day-to-day initiatives while owning defined projects end to end. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth financial services environment. The Coordinator will work across executive communications, internal events, social media, media relations, and industry events and sponsorships, helping ensure communications are clear, consistent, aligned with firm strategy and compliance policies, and above all, impactful.

This role is based in DriveWealth’s headquarters in New York City, NY.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies aligned with company priorities and brand narrative

• Draft, edit, and coordinate communications materials including internal announcements, executive emails, talking points, presentations, FAQs, and briefing documents

• Support executive communications by managing timelines, gathering inputs, and preparing materials for leadership communications and visibility opportunities

• Help plan and execute internal events such as town halls, learning and development sessions, and culture-building initiatives, including logistics, content coordination, and post-event communications

• Manage and execute social media content in collaboration with the Head of Communications, including drafting posts, coordinating approvals, scheduling content, and tracking performance

• Support media relations efforts by maintaining media lists, monitoring coverage, drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and preparing background materials

• Assist with industry event marketing and sponsorships, including content development, promotional coordination, speaker support, and on-site or virtual execution support

• Coordinate cross-functional inputs from marketing, legal, compliance, product, people, and leadership teams to ensure accuracy and alignment

• Track project plans, deadlines, approvals, and deliverables across multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Monitor the financial and business media landscape, social media trends, and competitor activity to inform communications planning

• Support measurement and reporting on communications performance, including social media metrics, media coverage, and internal engagement

What You’ll Need

• 2–3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field, preferably within a financial institution or supporting financial services clients in an agency environment

• Foundational understanding of financial markets, investing, and fintech, with curiosity to deepen expertise

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels

• Experience supporting both internal and external communications initiatives

• Working knowledge of social media platforms and the financial and business media landscape; familiarity with social media management and media monitoring tools is a plus

• A track record of ownership and disciplined execution in high-stakes environments

• The ability to prioritize ruthlessly, focusing on what’s critical versus important to drive work to completion

• A client-oriented mindset with an understanding of how your work impacts partners

• Strength in cross-functional partnership with the judgment to coordinate across multiple teams

• A bias toward transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in everything you do

• You’re committed to continuous improvement and implicitly believe that we > I

• Impeccable high integrity, sound judgment, and a deep respect for risk, control, and operational excellence

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation
Compensation package offerings are based on candidate experience and technical qualifications, as it relates to the role. These are identified and determined throughout your interviewing experience.

Please note: this role is expected to come into our office on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.

New York, NY (Hybrid) Pay Range
$110,000—$120,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Mental health resources

• Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)

• Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents

• Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development

• Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement

• Company-provided phone (varies by country)

• For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging office space in the Financial District

• Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)

• Employer 401K match (US only)

Benefit offerings vary based on country and are subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at [email protected].

Agency Disclaimer

DriveWealth does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. DriveWealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.