Marketing Solutions Associate

12 Month Contract (Initial)

London

Hybrid Working

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We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Marketing Solutions Associate to join them for an initial 12 month contract, however there may be scope for extension.

Overview of the Role:

The Front Office Solutions Team has primary responsibility for producing key marketing materials such as factsheets, presentations, and market outlooks. These tasks are largely set on a monthly or regular basis, ensuring clients receive timely updates on investment products and market trends. Additionally, the team plays a vital role in supporting the Sales Team and other offices with ad hoc requests, which can vary widely and require flexibility. These varied tasks include preparing bespoke presentations, providing translations, conducting research, and gathering analytical data, depending on the immediate needs of the business.

Given the nature of the work, this role demands the ability to manage both routine, recurring tasks and dynamic, varied assignments. Strong time management skills and the capacity to collaborate across teams are essential for balancing the monthly deliverables with the flexibility needed to address immediate, diverse needs. The individual in this position will contribute significantly to the overall success of the Marketing department, ensuring smooth and effective support for the sales and business development teams.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Translation of various documents from Japanese to English
Production of monthly and ad hoc product presentations
Production of monthly factsheets for new strategies
Production of outlook material for website
Assist in launching of new funds
Identify potential targets for sales pitches
Complete fund admin tasks for regulatory reporting and other purposes
Provide support and cover for digital marketing
Provide research and summarise analytical data from Portfolio Analytical Software (eVestment, Morningstar)
Close collaboration with Marketing teams, MDs, Compliance and Accounting/Administration teams, a wide variety of internal subject matter experts.
Liaise with SMDAM Tokyo head office in Japan and other offices such as Hong Kong and Singapore

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

Soft skills

Ability to establish smooth working relationships with all internal clients, including amongst others: Business Development, International Teams, Risk Management, Legal & Compliance, Operations and HR teams etc
Works well under pressure and tight deadlines across multiple time zones, and identify priorities
Tailoring communication to the technical level of the audienceTechnical skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Clarity and competence in written and spoken English is essential to the role, across all levels of the business
Highly numerate with experience of data management
Attention to detailEducation & Qualifications

Experience of the asset or investment management environment is advantageous
Able to read/write and speak Japanese is advantageousEssential -

Self-starter who takes ownership of their workload and has a hands-on approach
Co-operative team player
Positive attitude to learn new things and take in broader scope of work than what described above
Excellent time management skills
Strong communication skills for clear and concise interaction with internal teams and clients.
Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality work consistently.
Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment with shifting priorities.
Proactive problem-solver, identifying issues and suggesting solutions.
Comfortable working independently while also being able to collaborate as part of a team.

Location:

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week. You will be required to be in office 4 days a week for the first 2-3 months to fully learn the role.

Working hours:

Standard working hours with some flex where required.

If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company