Background:
Menlo Park based private investment firm managing over $6bn is seeking an analytical, team-oriented marketing professional to lead the firm's efforts to communicate the "why and how" the firm invests its financial, intellectual, and philanthropic capital.  Working closely with the rest of the senior management team, the Managing Director will design and execute the firm's identity, marketing, and public relations strategy, ensuring that it is effectively communicated to all of the firm's stakeholders.  The Managing Director is also responsible for managing and developing a dynamic, collaborative team of three professionals.

The ideal candidate also understands the investment industry, preferably alternative investments, and the regulatory environment in which the firm operates.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Firm
    Develop firm-wide marketing strategy, including branding and identity
    Manage internal and external resources to create high-quality communications that effectively convey brand and product messages to a variety of audiences
    Direct the design, production, and updating of all marketing collateral
    Build strong relationships with the Investment Team, Client Management, and other groups, to ensure that product and other developments are effectively, proactively communicated in a timely manner to all interested stakeholders
    Develop and implement public relations strategy, including crisis communications, media mentions, and speaking engagements
    Ensure continuous improvement in marketing efforts by monitoring the competitive landscape and analyzing the current investor and prospect base
     Set and track performance metrics to evaluate the success of the firm's marketing strategies
    Work with Human Resources to ensure that product, operational, organizational, and other developments of cross-functional interest are effectively disseminated widely within the firm
    Work with Operations/Strategy and Client Management to improve investor reporting and communications to build and strengthen relationships with our investors
 
The Investments  
    Develop marketing and positioning strategies for new and existing products and across the firm's investment platform
    Assist in the development of materials that communicate fund analytics
    Oversee and approve internal communications regarding investment attribution and performance
 
The Markets and Economy
    Manage the development of the firm's Quarterly Letters
    Leverage the work of the Global Institute and Investment Team to produce compelling content that communicates the firm's unique investment perspective
    Develop marketing strategy to promote and disseminate economic and market commentary and position firm as an industry thought leader
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
    Hire and manage appropriate vendors to execute marketing strategy
    Manage group budget, timeline, and priorities
    Work closely with Client Management and Operations Teams to develop strategic approach to delivering investor reporting and communications

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience, though will include base and bonus coupled with a highly attractive benefits package.

Qualifications:
    A minimum of ten years of marketing and public relations experience, preferably in financial services or alternative investments
    Exceptional ability to communicate complex economic and market concepts into clear, effective communication and marketing materials
    Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
    Management and supervisory experience
    Proven ability to develop relationships across an organization
    Capacity to serve as a bridge between quantitatively-minded portfolio managers and more qualitatively-minded marketing professionals
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    High degree of diplomacy and superior interpersonal skills
    Excellent project management skills with an ability to take initiative, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
    Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-focused, consensus-driven organization
    Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    BA/BS degree from a top-tier school required
    Graduate degree preferred

Candidates must hold exceptional ethics, and be confident working independently across regions, projects, and areas of expertise. A demonstrated can-do, entrepreneurial spirit is required.

The position will be based out of the firm's Menlo Park office.

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with "10323" in the subject line to howdy@brightgreentalent.com for consideration.


This firm is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status..
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