R HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS
Investment and asset manager is part of a global business with a proud history and award-winning track record. They bring together global expertise and local knowledge for clients around the world. Our client’s aim is to help you achieve your financial goals, whether investing towards your first house, your children’s education, or making sure that you have enough funds to retire comfortably. They work closely with experts across the company’s plc’s worldwide operations to bring access to the latest technology, investment ideas and research. They incorporate sustainable thinking in everything they do, from the way they run their business to the impact they have on the planet and their communities. Their business is built on the core values of care and integrity and they pride themselves on being able to provide exceptional service to you and all of their clients.
They now seek a marketing manager to join their team. Report to the CMO/Strategy and Proposition. So this is de facto the head of marketing! We want someone high energy; driver driver; who loves their job and is really good at it. You will be given full autonomy to really ‘do your job and do it well and enjoy every day!’
This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional with deep experience in financial services or investment management, strong project leadership skills and the ability to balance creativity with commercial insight!
JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- You will be required to lead the dynamic marketing function in Cape Town. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, overseeing a team of marketing specialists across design, content, digital and events;
- You will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing initiatives for the Southern African businesses aligned with the global company’s brand strategy, ensuring consistency, creativity and measurable business impact;
- Strategic leadership:
- You will be required to develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy that supports business growth and strengthens the firm’s market positioning and overall proposition;
- You will be required to contribute to strategic business discussions, advising leadership on market trends, client engagement and brand perception;
- You will be required to able to work across a matrix structure to ensure clear brand cohesion whilst making accommodation for local nuances;
- Team leadership and management:
- You will be required to lead, mentor and develop a team of marketing professionals across design, content, digital and event management;
- You will be required to oversee resource allocation, team performance, project and budget prioritisation;
- You will be required to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability and continuous improvement;
- Brand and content management:
- You will be required to ensure all marketing materials and campaigns reflect brand integrity, tone and compliance requirements;
- You will be required to oversee the development of high-quality marketing collateral, including presentations, brochures, newsletters, videos and digital assets in line with the global brand guidelines;
- You will be required to manage and approve all content creation, ensuring it meets strategic objectives and regulatory standards;
- You will be required to collaborate with investment, distribution and product teams to craft compelling messages and materials;
- Campaigns and communications:
- You will be required to plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print and events channels;
- You will be required to drive lead generation, brand awareness and client engagement through targeted initiatives;
- You will be required to manage PR and media relationships executed by the comms specialists;
- You will be required to oversee internal communications to ensure staff alignment and engagement with brand initiatives;
- Events and client engagement:
- You will be required to oversee the planning and execution of events, conferences and client functions;
- You will be required to ensure events align with business objectives, deliver strong ROI and enhance brand visibility;
- You will be required to partner with client relationship teams to support client retention and acquisition efforts through strategic event marketing;
- Digital and analytics:
- You will be required to oversee digital marketing activities, including website management, SEO, social media and email campaigns;
- You will be required to monitor and analyse marketing performance metrics, providing insights and reports to leadership;
- You will be required to leverage data to refine strategies and ensure optimal budget utilization;
- Compliance and governance:
- You will be required to ensure all marketing initiatives adhere to FSCA, FAIS and industry-specific compliance standards;
- You will be required to maintain approval and documentation processes for all client-facing materials.
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- You are a strategic thinker with strong operational execution;
- You are a creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment;
- You are a collaborative and influential leader with excellent interpersonal skills;
- You are commercially minded with a deep understanding of marketing’s impact on business outcomes;
- You have a keen eye for detail, professionalism and brand stewardship;
- You have outstanding project management and stakeholder management skills
- You have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- You have a bachelor’s degree at honours in marketing, communications, business, or related field (postgraduate qualification preferred);
- You have a minimum of 10 years’ current, relevant experience in marketing within financial services with investment management experience – this is preferred;
- You have a proven track record in team leadership and strategic marketing delivery;
- You have a strong understanding of investment products, distribution models and advisor / client engagement;
- You are proficient in digital marketing platforms, CRM systems and campaign analytics tools;
- You have experience working in a matrixed corporate structure and collaborating with group marketing functions.
All the areas are in the business – not outsourced – so you need to manage the inhouse marketing function – and some relationships with external vendors. You need to have subject matter expertise -you have classical marketing skills but also you are technically astute. We need someone friendly, capable, professional and a great manager.