Marketing and Communication Specialist

About the role:

We are looking for someone to join our team as Marketing and Communication Specialist.
The successful candidate will work closely with both the investment and business development teams. The role is responsible for the firm’s marketing activities and communications across multiple channels, including content, campaigns, events and client communication, ensuring that our messaging is clear and consistent.
The person who fills this position should be creative, organised and proactive, with a strong interest in investments and the asset management industry. The role is based in Tyger Falls, Cape Town. 

The job requirements:

Responsibilities

Content and communication

• Coordinate and edit content, including articles, newsletters, podcasts, commentaries and ad hoc updates relating to our products, the business and our people. This will involve collaborating with the investment and business development teams to develop ideas, draft content and refine contributions.
• Coordinate and manage the distribution of content to targeted audiences.

Design and marketing material

• Design of marketing material, including article graphics, social media visuals, email branding and occasionally adverts for written media.
• Oversee the development and production of presentations, brochures and minimum disclosure documents (MDDs).
• Ensure marketing material is accurate, professionally presented and delivered on time.
• Oversee branded merchandise.

Brand and positioning

• Support the ongoing development of the Denker Capital brand.
• Articulate and communicate the firm’s messaging, investment philosophy and value proposition clearly and consistently.
• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing material and communication channels.

Campaigns and digital presence

• Plan and execute marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Manage the firm’s social media accounts.
• Maintain and improve the company website.
• Ensure product and brand visibility on relevant platforms and industry surveys.

Media and public relations

• Media engagement and brand visibility in the industry.
• Maintain the media contact list and relationships.
• Coordinate media interviews and opportunities.
• Identify and manage selected paid media opportunities.

Events

• Oversee the planning and execution of marketing events, including hosted events, webinars and sponsored industry events.

Compliance

• Ensure all marketing material complies with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the compliance approval process and ensure relevant material is lodged with the FSCA where required.

Key competencies and skills

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Creativity and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, simple messaging.
• Understanding of investments and markets.
• Ability to use and interpret product and market data.
• Attention to detail.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with colleagues.
• Alignment with Denker Capital values: accountability, commitment, transparency, exploration and sustainability.

Qualifications and technical competencies

• A relevant business / marketing degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial services, preferably in asset management or linked investment service provider industries.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with design programmes, WordPress and bulk mailing is beneficial.