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Location
London
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Discipline:
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Job Type:
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Salary:
up to £350 per day
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Contact:
Doina Grubii
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Contact Email:
dgrubii@vmagroup.com
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Job Ref:
DG917105
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Work Model:
Hybrid
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Consultant:
Doina Grubii
Job Title: Associate – Index Equity Product Marketing
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 day remote
Overview
A leading global investment firm is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate to join its Index Equity Product Marketing team, supporting strategic marketing initiatives across EMEA
This role sits within the firm’s equities pillar and focuses on products aligned with sustainability themes, sector-based strategies (such as healthcare, utilities, financials), and precision equity offerings
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in ETFs or broader asset management and be passionate about simplifying complex investment topics into clear, compelling narratives
This is a high-visibility opportunity suited to someone with strong project management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and Execute Strategy
Lead the execution of the product marketing strategy for index equity ETFs in EMEA
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across product, communications, legal, compliance, and sales to ensure alignment with business objectives
Maintain up-to-date insights on competitor offerings, market trends, and client needs to inform marketing and product positioning
Support the development of a comprehensive product marketing roadmap for equity strategies with a focus on strategic prioritisation and measurable impact
Content Development and Messaging
Craft persuasive narratives and marketing messages around index equity products including sustainable, thematic, sector-specific, and precision equity solutions
Develop content across digital, print, and presentation formats under tight deadlines
Translate complex investment strategies and ESG considerations into simple, client-relevant language
Contribute to the design and upkeep of digital product experiences and content including website content and thought leadership pieces
Assist with internal training content to equip teams with relevant messaging on topics such as sustainability and thematic investing
Drive Scaled Distribution
Support the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns for new product launches, enhancements, and thought leadership in coordination with stakeholders across the firm
Work with digital marketing, campaigns, and distribution teams to ensure consistent messaging across multiple channels including web, social, email, and paid media
Optimise content delivery across scalable platforms to maximise audience reach and impact
Qualifications
Demonstrable experience in asset management, ETFs, product marketing, corporate strategy, or related investment-focused roles
Strong familiarity with index-based investing, equity strategies, and ESG-related products
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a talent for turning technical content into engaging narratives
Proven ability to manage complex projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working across teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including index providers such as S&P, MSCI, and Bloomberg
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to apply critical thinking to evolving regional and cultural market dynamics particularly related to sustainability
High attention to detail, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Bachelor’s degree with a record of academic and professional achievement
Collaborative, inclusive, and adaptable team player
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.
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VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.
Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.
We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.
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